(source: Is India Civilized: Essays on Indian Culture - By Sir John Woodroffe p.290).
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To an Indian, self-conscious of the greatness of his country's civilization, it must be gall and wormwood to hear others speaking of the "education" and "civilization" of India. India who has taught some of the deepest truths which our race has known is to be 'educated.' She whose ancient civilization ranks with the greatest the world has known is to be civilized.
— John Woodroffe
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About John Woodroffe
Sir John George Woodroffe (15 December 1865 - 18 January 1936), also known by his pseudonym Arthur Avalon, was a British Orientalist whose work helped to unleash in the West a deep and wide interest in Hindu philosophy and Yogic practices.
About John Woodroffe
Sir John George Woodroffe (15 December 1865 - 18 January 1936), also known by his pseudonym Arthur Avalon, was a British Orientalist whose work helped to unleash in the West a deep and wide interest in Hindu philosophy and Yogic practices.
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