India has learned one thing from British the exteranl of Eurpeanism: Indian kniw,
atleast the sophiscticated amongst them, how to use knife and fork; how to do the
latest dance; how to play bridge or rummy; hot to go to the races or to cocktail
prties, but their inwardness-that which is called their nationa spirit and which
makes them what they are- escapes to Indians altogether.
The British are strong because fundamentally they are one. What is the difference
between Mr. Harodl Wilson and Mr. Edward Heath? That of mere accent and emphasis;
the larger goals to be achieved are the same.
The Englishman, however much he hates another Englishman, will, rare exeptions
apart, always give him preference over a foreighner. In India it is just the
opposite. Indian have no respect for their own comariots. this is one of the
paradoxes of Indian life.
Kind Regards!
Sunder T
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