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But the greater the degree in which we can realize it, the better for the community to which we belong.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgBut the greater the degree in which we can realize it, the better for the community to which we belong.
He argues that while complete realization of freedom is impossible, striving for it benefits the community.
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