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Harold J. Laski: We gain, in fact, some sense of its inherent power when we bear in mind the magnitude of its accomplishment despite the…

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We gain, in fact, some sense of its inherent power when we bear in mind the magnitude of its accomplishment despite the folly and extravagance of princes.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski reflects on the power of collective human achievement despite the shortcomings of leadership.

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