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The penumbra of freedom, its purpose and its life, is the movement for equality.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “The penumbra of freedom, its purpose and its life, is the movement for equality.”
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This quote reflects Laski's belief that the pursuit of equality is central to the concept of freedom.
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