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Harold J. Laski: He knows that opinion is the sovereign ruler of mankind, and that ideas of utility lie at the base of the thoughts which…

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He knows that opinion is the sovereign ruler of mankind, and that ideas of utility lie at the base of the thoughts which get accepted.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski emphasizes the power of public opinion and its foundation in utility.

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