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He is able, accordingly, to indulge in the twofold luxury not only of preserving his own authority, but also of assisting the persons attacked to enter, if they so choose, the way of truth.
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Harold J. Laski
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This quote reflects Laski's belief in the dual role of authority in both maintaining power and guiding individuals toward truth.
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