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He is the dignified emollient of an organized quarrel which, at least in theory, is due to the clash of antagonistic principle.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHe is the dignified emollient of an organized quarrel which, at least in theory, is due to the clash of antagonistic principle.
This statement reflects Laski's view of the monarchy as a stabilizing force amidst political conflicts.
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