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they cannot possibly get due recognition, espe-
cially when the performer detests publicity.
To add to this, Nizamat Jung represents the
philosophical type that would rather suffer
opinions to be formed against it than defend
itself against unjustified and ill-informed criti-
cism. But his real worth has not remained
unacknowledged. As a man he has been
appreciated even by those with whom in official
relations he could not always agree."
" In our estimation Nizamat Jung, the
statesman, is no less a person than Nizamat
"Jung the poet-philosopher. A glimpse of this
aspect of his life, can be had from the views
expressed about him by some of the leading
English public men. Though ostensibly retired
from the political field, Sir Nizamat Jung
continues to be a penetrating student of public
affairs."
Lord Brentford, the British Home Secretary,
wrote to him from London in 1932 :
" What a wonderful prophet you have proved
to be. Every word you wrote a year ago about
the position of affairs in India is conclusively
proved by to-day."
A member of the Joint Select Committee on
Indian Reforms wrote to him thus :
" I cannot help saying how much I should
like a long discussion with you; because you
are able to look at the problem both from the.
Indian and English standpoints."