How to use ASP.NET Expression to set property in server control?

ASP.NET expressions are a declarative way set control properties based on information that is evaluated at run time.

<asp:Label id="label1" runat="server" text="<%$ Resources: Messages, ThankYouLabel %>" />

<asp:Literal runat="server" text="<%$ AppSettings: copyright %>"/>

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