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Harold J. Laski: “We remain ourselves even when we join with others to attain some common object of desire.”

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We remain ourselves even when we join with others to attain some common object of desire.
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Harold J. Laski

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This quote emphasizes that individuals retain their identity even when pursuing shared goals.

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