Harold J. Laski: “The presumption of wisdom is on the side of the past, and when we…”

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The presumption of wisdom is on the side of the past, and when we change, we act at our peril.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski warns that changes to established systems should be approached cautiously, as they carry risks.

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Harold J. Laski: “The presumption of wisdom is on the side of the past, and when we change, we act at our peril.”