Harold J. Laski: “It is impossible for reason to prevail if men are prepared to fight…”

On the record

It is impossible for reason to prevail if men are prepared to fight about the consequences of its victory.

Said by

Harold J. Laski

Source

This quote reflects Laski's view that reason cannot prevail in a society willing to resort to violence.

More from Harold J. Laski

The State has power only for the protection of natural law.

I can see no justice in such a denial of freedom.

He showed that government by discussion can be made to illuminate great principles.

Liberty means self-government, and self-government means the right of every man to be his own legislator.

Other voices in this conversation

Harold J. Laski: “It is impossible for reason to prevail if men are prepared to fight about the consequences of its victory.”