The state, it cannot too often be repeated, does nothing, and can give nothing, which it does not take from somebody.
Henry GeorgeThe equal right of all men to the use of land is as clear as their equal right to breathe the air it is a right proclaimed by the fact of their existence. For we cannot suppose that some men have a right to be in this world, and others no right.
Henry GeorgeLaissez faire (in its full true meaning) opens the way to the realization of the noble dreams of socialism.
Henry GeorgeHe who sees the truth, let him proclaim it, without asking who is for it or who is against it.
Henry GeorgeThe tax upon land values is the most just and equal of all taxes. It falls only upon those who receive from society a peculiar and valuable benefit, and upon them in proportion to the benefit they receive.It is the taking by the community for the use of the community of that value which is the creation of the community. It is the application of the common property to common uses. When all rent is taken by taxation for the needs of the community, then will the equality ordained by nature be attained.
Henry George