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Nothing is so likely to engender passion as the perception that they are called to sacrifice a privilege.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Nothing is so likely to engender passion as the perception that they are called to sacrifice a privilege.”
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This statement highlights how the perception of losing privilege can incite strong emotions and conflict.
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