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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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gutenberg.orgHe knows that opinion is the sovereign ruler of mankind, and that ideas of utility lie at the base of the thoughts which get accepted.
Laski emphasizes the power of public opinion and its foundation in utility.
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