Much of this movement arises from the fact that there is now a large body of educated Indians who have been fed, at our example and our instigation, upon some of the great teachers and masters of this country, Milton, Burke, Macaulay, Mill, and Spencer.
Morley highlights the influence of Western thinkers on educated Indians.
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The omnipotent though not omniscient divinity called public opinion intervened.
To stint Ireland in power which might be necessary or desirable for the management of matters purely Irish, would be a great error; and if she was so stinted, the end that any such measure might contemplate could not be attained.
I am trying to feel my way through the most difficult problem, the most difficult situation that a responsible Government can have to face.
They hope to attract that good will which must, after all, be the real foundation of our prosperity and strength in India.
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