Herbert Spencer.

"Equity does not permit property in land : For if one portion of the earth's surface may justly become the property of an individual and page 16 may be held by him for his sole use and benefit, then other portions of the earth's surface may also be so held and our planet may thus lapse into private hands." "But to what does this doctrine that men are equally entitled to the use of the earth lead." "Such a doctrine is consistent with the highest civilization, and may be carried out without involving a community of goods." "Separate ownership would merge into the joint-stock ownership of the public. Instead of being in the possession of individuals, the country would be held by the great corporate body—Society. Instead of leasing his acres from an isolated proprietor the farmer would lease them from the nation."