The loss of America, the heartless treatment of Ireland, the unconstitutional practices in the Wilkes affair, the heightening of corruption undertaken by Henry Fox and North at the direct instance of the king, had blinded the eyes of most to the fact that principle is a vital part of policy.
Laski reflects on historical events that obscured the importance of principles in political policy.
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I cannot accept the position that government is always entitled to count on industrial peace, whatever its policy.
If he stands alone, he has neither the knowledge nor the power to secure for himself proper protection.
If no such news is at hand it will be manufactured.
Liberty means self-government, and self-government means the right of every man to be his own legislator.
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