The possessions of the rich are stolen property

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon was a French early socialist and proponent of mutualist anarchism.

A provocative quote questioning property rights and social justice.

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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon is regarded as one of the first advocates of mutualist anarchism. He promoted mutualism and federalism. He is also known for the phrase "Property is theft" from his work "Qu’est ce que la propriété?".

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