Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce

Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure.

Barbara Castle
Barbara Castle

You see, another reason for nationalization was that private ownership meant fragmentation.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Private ownership of property is vital to both our freedom and our prosperity.

Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk

In Poland we still believe - and this certainly applies to my government - that greater competitiveness, and greater growth and savings are possible in an economy which is as sparely regulated as possible, where freedom, competition and private ownership are key values.

John C. Malone
John C. Malone

I think private ownership is generally superior to public because you care about the land more and it doesn't get trashed.

Lynn Jurich
Lynn Jurich

As we settle into 2013, I predict this: We'll see companies that promote this shift from private ownership thrive. More people will be able to access things they simply don't need to own, and they'll save money and live better, cleaner, green lives doing it.

Rand Paul
Rand Paul

I think it's a bad business decision to exclude anybody from your restaurant - but, at the same time, I do believe in private ownership.