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He finds the richest compensation in the enormous magnitude and endless variety of all the vast field of interests, present and still more future, that are committed to his temporary charge.
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John Morley
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Morley points out that the vast responsibilities of an Indian Minister provide significant fulfillment despite their isolation.
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