Gladstone circulated a rejoinder to Lewis, arguing for representation to the two combatants from England, France, and Russia—a representation with moral authority and force, of the opinion of the civilised world upon the conditions of the case.
This passage reflects John Morley's perspective on Gladstone's diplomatic approach during a conflict, emphasizing the importance of moral authority in international relations.
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Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.
I don't myself believe in artful diplomacy; I have no gift for it.
But as I read it, as I listen to serious Indian experts with large experience, it all sounds estrangement and alienation even though it be no worse than superficial.
The omnipotent though not omniscient divinity called public opinion intervened.
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