Acres Quote by Grover Cleveland
“The broad rich acres of our agricultural plains have been long preserved by nature to become her untrammeled gift to a people civilized and free, upon which should rest, in well-distributed ownership, the numerous homes of enlightened, equal, and fraternal citizens... Nor should our vast tracts of so-called desert lands be yielded up to the monopoly of corporations or grasping individuals, as appears to be much the tendency under the existing statute.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United States Congress, 1890
Land should be widely owned, not monopolized, ensuring equal opportunity and preventing corporate domination.
In simple terms: Distribute land widely to avoid corporate monopoly.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable land ownership.
Themes
equality
property rights
anti‑monopoly
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
political
visionary
When to use this quote
- land reform legislation
- community land trusts
- urban planning
- education programs
Key Concepts
social justice
economic fairness
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities resist corporate land grabs?
- What policies ensure fair distribution?
A Different Perspective
Implementation faces entrenched interests and legal hurdles.
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