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Harold J. Laski: The State, in fact, may have the noblest purpose; but its object is attempted by agents who are also mortal men.

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The State, in fact, may have the noblest purpose; but its object is attempted by agents who are also mortal men.
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Harold J. Laski

Editor's note · Context

Laski reflects on the inherent flaws in the execution of noble state purposes by fallible humans.

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