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Harold J. Laski: “There is enough similarity of view to enable us, if we have patience and goodwill, to make enough of unity to achieve…”

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There is enough similarity of view to enable us, if we have patience and goodwill, to make enough of unity to achieve order and peace.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski suggests that unity can be achieved through patience and goodwill despite diverse views.

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