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Their notion of what is fundamental may be wrong, or unwise, or limited; but it is their notion, and they do not feel free unless they can act by their own moral certainties.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Their notion of what is fundamental may be wrong, or unwise, or limited; but it is their notion, and they do not feel…”
Editor's note · Context
He acknowledges that individuals' perceptions of fundamental beliefs may be flawed, yet they still seek to act according to them.
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