Famous men, in the immortal words of Pericles to his Athenians, have the whole world for their tomb; they are commemorated not only by columns and inscriptions in their own land; in foreign lands too a memorial of them is graven in the hearts of men.
Morley reflects on the enduring legacy of famous individuals, suggesting their impact transcends borders.
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The plan for Ireland ought to be produced by the government of the day.
We ought to be able to separate in thought the question of the grounds and evidence for a given dogma being true, from the distinct and purely historic question of the social and intellectual conditions which made men accept it for true.
We do not know how to leave India, and therefore let us see if we know how to govern it.
I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.
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