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John Morley: “I think each of us can see for himself the desirability of every one who goes out there, having certain ideas in his…”

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I think each of us can see for himself the desirability of every one who goes out there, having certain ideas in his head as to his own relations with the people whom he is called upon to govern.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of understanding one's relationship with the governed in the context of colonial administration.

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