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Harold J. Laski: “He did not believe in the honesty of republicans; they levelled down, but were never inclined to level up.”

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He did not believe in the honesty of republicans; they levelled down, but were never inclined to level up.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski expresses skepticism about the integrity of republicans, suggesting they do not elevate society.

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