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Men, he felt, had a part to act in society, and their business was to fulfil their allotted station.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Men, he felt, had a part to act in society, and their business was to fulfil their allotted station.”
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Laski emphasizes the importance of individuals fulfilling their roles within society for its proper functioning.
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