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Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest in his own way....
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski emphasizes the importance of individual freedom in pursuing personal interests as long as justice is upheld.
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It is an attempt to give each man as similar a chance as possible to utilize what powers he may possess.
The main thing was to be rid of the Divine Right of kings.
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