John Morley: “The award, though hardly a surprise, still inflicted a lively twinge…”

On the record

The award, though hardly a surprise, still inflicted a lively twinge of mortification on the masterful and confident people of this island.

Said by

John Morley

Source

Morley notes the mixed feelings of the British public following an unfavorable award.

More from John Morley

They hope to attract that good will which must, after all, be the real foundation of our prosperity and strength in India.

Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.

What I expect is a healthful, slow fermentation in many minds, working towards the final product.

Turgot was one of the men to whom good government is a religion.

Other voices in this conversation

John Morley: “The award, though hardly a surprise, still inflicted a lively twinge of mortification on the masterful and confident…”