As long as we rule India, we are the greatest power in the world. If we lose it, we shall drop straight away to a third-rate Power. (George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston)

As long as we rule India, we are the greatest power in the world. If we lose it, we shall drop straight away to a third-rate Power.

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

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