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The less we live in the experience of our neighbours, the less shall we feel wrong in the denial of their wants.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “The less we live in the experience of our neighbours, the less shall we feel wrong in the denial of their wants.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote suggests that a lack of empathy for others' experiences leads to indifference towards their needs.
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