John Morley: “I am confident that if the crisis comes, it will find us ready, but let us keep our minds clear in advance.”

An Indian gentleman has been placed on the Council of the Viceroy--not an everyday transaction.

I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.

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.

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