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Their purposes are ordinary, human purposes like any other: they are a means to the happiness of their members.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Their purposes are ordinary, human purposes like any other: they are a means to the happiness of their members.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Laski's belief in the human-centric purposes of organizations, emphasizing their role in member happiness.
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