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John Morley: Their means--many of them--are scanty; they have little to lose and much to gain from far-reaching changes.

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Their means--many of them--are scanty; they have little to lose and much to gain from far-reaching changes.
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John Morley

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Morley points out the precarious situation of many Indians who stand to gain from significant reforms.

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