John Morley: “The first principle of the school of Economists was an 'enlightened…”

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The first principle of the school of Economists was an 'enlightened people.' Nothing was to be done by them; everything was to be done for them.

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John Morley

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Morley describes the foundational belief of the Economists regarding the role of the people in governance.

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This was a complete falsification of a whole set of our national promises.

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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John Morley: “The first principle of the school of Economists was an 'enlightened people.' Nothing was to be done by them; everything…”