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Anaxagoras

Men would live exceedingly quiet if these two words, mine and thine, were taken away.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

If people did not claim ownership over things by saying "mine" or "yours," there would be less conflict and competition. This suggests that many disputes arise because of the desire to possess and divide what belongs to others.

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