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But, my Lords, do not let us make the Indian sky cloudier than it really is.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “But, my Lords, do not let us make the Indian sky cloudier than it really is.”
Editor's note · Context
Morley urges his peers not to exaggerate the difficulties faced in India, advocating for a balanced perspective.
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