Harold J. Laski: “It becomes a principle of conduct which gives rise to special pleasure…”

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It becomes a principle of conduct which gives rise to special pleasure and peculiarly satisfies human vanity.

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Harold J. Laski

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This statement emphasizes how certain behaviors can be seen as virtuous or satisfying to one's ego, despite being illegal.

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Harold J. Laski: “It becomes a principle of conduct which gives rise to special pleasure and peculiarly satisfies human vanity.”