The existence of persons and property preceded the existenc… - Frédéric Bastiat

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The existence of persons and property preceded the existence of the legislator, and his function is only to guarantee their safety.

Frédéric Bastiat

The Law · June 30, 2011 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Frédéric Bastiat (30 June 1801 – 24 December 1850) was an early free-market economist and classical liberal French author.

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Alternative Names: Claude Frédéric Bastiat • Frederic Bastiat

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The existence of persons and property preceded the existence of the legislator, and his function is only to guarantee their safety. - Frédéric Bastiat

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