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Default Re: do good fences make good neighbors?

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what do you mean by that title?
I think this saying started in a farming community. When a farmer failed to keep his fences in good repair, his livestock would wander all over a neighbor's property. The saying has developed new meanings over time, but respect for the rights and property of others is a central theme.
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