John Morley: “But forgive me for saying you are “to the manner born”; and such a combination of tact and temper with loyalty…”

If I were going to remain Indian Secretary for some time to come, my every effort would be devoted to an abatement of that enormous amount of writing.

With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.

No: not at all; because there is so much, I will not say of random variety, but there is so much independent use of mind upon the facts that we have to deal with, that I listen with endless edification and instruction.

Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.