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John Morley: “Surely it is a mistake in us not to realise that these masters should have mighty force and irresistible influence.”

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Surely it is a mistake in us not to realise that these masters should have mighty force and irresistible influence.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of recognizing the influence of great thinkers on Indian society.

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