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Harold J. Laski: “Liberty means being faithful to oneself, and it is maintained by the courage to resist.”

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Liberty means being faithful to oneself, and it is maintained by the courage to resist.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski defines liberty as fidelity to oneself, requiring courage to resist external pressures.

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