I conclude, therefore, that whatever our mechanisms and institutions, liberty can hope to emerge and to be maintained in a society where men are, broadly speaking, equally interested in its emergency and its maintenance.
Laski emphasizes the importance of collective interest in maintaining liberty within society.
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Wilkes was a sign that the populace was slowly awaking to a sense of its own power.
It is an attempt to give each man as similar a chance as possible to utilize what powers he may possess.
If the American colonies want to go, let them by all means cut adrift.
When I obey the state, I obey the best part of myself.
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