“The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests”
— James Madison
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People have different skills and talents, which lead to owning different kinds of property and wealth. Because everyone has unique abilities, it's impossible for everyone to want or need the same things in life. For example, one person might be great at farming and own a lot of land, while another is a skilled artist and has valuable paintings. These differences mean they have different interests and goals. Because of this variety, it's unrealistic to expect that everyone's desires and priorities will align perfectly. Understanding this can help us accept that people will always have different perspectives and needs.
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Diversity Economic philosophy Faculties Individual differences Individualism Interests Political philosophy Property rights Uniformity
