John Morley: “In a large central authority, the wisdom of several parts of the country will correct the folly and mistakes of one.”

Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.

They hope to attract that good will which must, after all, be the real foundation of our prosperity and strength in India.

I don't myself believe in artful diplomacy; I have no gift for it.

If I were going to remain Indian Secretary for some time to come, my every effort would be devoted to an abatement of that enormous amount of writing.