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But, whatever may be the case with Mahomedans and Hindus, there is one body of men who are bound to keep a fair mind, and that is the Government.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “But, whatever may be the case with Mahomedans and Hindus, there is one body of men who are bound to keep a fair mind…”
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Morley asserts that the Government must maintain fairness in its dealings with diverse communities.
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