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Harold J. Laski: Whatever the motive of abstention, let us remember that men think differently who live differently, and that, as they…

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Whatever the motive of abstention, let us remember that men think differently who live differently, and that, as they think, so they build principles of action to remedy what, in their lives, they find bitter or unjust, to preserve what they find pleasant or right.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski emphasizes that people's differing life experiences shape their thoughts and actions regarding justice and freedom.

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