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Harold J. Laski: They must be persuaded by reason that one vision of desire is better than another vision, the experience commended to…

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They must be persuaded by reason that one vision of desire is better than another vision, the experience commended to them must persuade and not enforce, if they are to accept its implications with a sense of contentment.
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Harold J. Laski

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This statement underscores the importance of reasoned persuasion over coercion in achieving acceptance of new ideas.

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