"[C]ivilization means, above all, an unwillingness to inflict unnecessary pain ... those of us who heedlessly accept the commands of authority cannot yet claim to be civilized men."
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Harold J. Laski
(1893-1950) British political theorist, economist, author, and lecturer
Source:
The Dangers of Obedience.
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 -- J Carlton, Calgary      
 -- Cal, lewisville, tx      
 -- jim k, Austin, Tx      
Nice take -- "those who heedlessly accept the commands of authority cannot yet claim to be civilized." ;-)
 -- E Archer, NYC     
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