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With all its faults of statement and of emphasis, the doctrine of the English socialists has been, in later hands, the most fruitful hypothesis of modern politics.
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski acknowledges the contributions of English socialists to modern political hypotheses, despite their flaws, indicating their lasting impact.
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