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We ought not to accept the easy gospel that liberty must prove that it is not license.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “We ought not to accept the easy gospel that liberty must prove that it is not license.”
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Laski emphasizes that true liberty should not be confused with mere license, highlighting the importance of responsible freedom.
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