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Self-imposed limits on sovereign power can disarm mistrust, but provide no guarantee of liberty and property beyond those afforded by the balance between state and private force.

Anthony de Jasay

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Anthony de Jasay
Age: 93 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 15
Died: 2019
Died: January 23
Economist
Philosopher
Beyond
Guarantee
Liberty
Sovereign
State
Guarantees
Force
Provide
Power
Private
Disarm
States
Property
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Self
Limits
Mistrust
Balance
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