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It is often said that the earth belongs to the race, as if raw land was a boon, or gift.
William Graham Sumner
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"It is often said that the earth belongs to the race, as if raw land was a boon, or gift."
— William Graham Sumner

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It is often said that the earth belongs to the race, as if raw land was a boon, or gift. — William Graham Sumner

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William Graham Sumner was a Businessman from United States (1840–1910).

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This quote is attributed to William Graham Sumner, a Businessman from United States.
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William Graham Sumner lived from 1840 – 1910.