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It prevents the exercise of those capacities which are released for activity by the absence of restraint.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “It prevents the exercise of those capacities which are released for activity by the absence of restraint.”
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This quote emphasizes the importance of freedom in enabling human potential and activity.
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