Had discussion of the peace been full and effective in those critical years, the liberal instincts of President Wilson might, when reinforced by the weight of informed opinion, have compelled at least a considerable mitigation of the secret treaties.
Laski suggests that more open discussions during the war could have led to a more just peace agreement.
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Its eldest child is charity, and without it there can be no honesty of opinion.
He showed that government by discussion can be made to illuminate great principles.
In a time of crisis, particularly, when the things we hold most dear are threatened, we shall find the desire to throw overboard the habits of tolerance, almost irresistible.
Man is a one among many obstinately refusing reduction to unity.
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