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His presence there does him no good because his mood is inevitably one of gnawing indignation at being compelled to participate in ceremonies that have no meaning for him.
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski describes the emotional turmoil faced by someone forced to participate in meaningless rituals, highlighting the conflict between personal beliefs and societal expectations.
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