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But, human nature being what it is, men do not easily surrender what they have the power to retain; and they will pay the price of conflict if they think they can win.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “But, human nature being what it is, men do not easily surrender what they have the power to retain; and they will pay…”
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He acknowledges the difficulty of surrendering power, which often leads to conflict.
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