Harold J. Laski: “Nor was the effort defeated without a struggle which went to the root…”

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Nor was the effort defeated without a struggle which went to the root of constitutional principle.

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This quote underscores the struggle for constitutional principles during George III's reign, highlighting the conflict inherent in governance.

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He showed that government by discussion can be made to illuminate great principles.

If he stands alone, he has neither the knowledge nor the power to secure for himself proper protection.

The case for the view that freedom of thought and speech is a good in itself is fairly easy to make.

The main thing was to be rid of the Divine Right of kings.

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Harold J. Laski: “Nor was the effort defeated without a struggle which went to the root of constitutional principle.”