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John Morley: “And while you are in India, and among Indians, and responsible to Indians, because you are as responsible to them as you…”

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And while you are in India, and among Indians, and responsible to Indians, because you are as responsible to them as you are to us here, while you are in that position, gentlemen, do not live in Europe all the time.
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John Morley

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Morley advises colonial officials to immerse themselves in Indian culture and responsibilities rather than remaining detached in Europe.

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