For his own part he would never despair of redeeming the reproach of total incapacity to assimilate to ourselves an island within three hours of our shores, that had been under our dominating influence for six centuries.
Morley expresses Gladstone's hope for the future integration of Ireland into British society despite historical challenges.
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They hope to attract that good will which must, after all, be the real foundation of our prosperity and strength in India.
Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
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