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Harold J. Laski: But the greater the degree in which we can realize it, the better for the community to which we belong.

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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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He argues that while complete realization of freedom is impossible, striving for it benefits the community.

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