An idea at the back of it; not a sentimental pretence but an idea; and an unselfish belief in the idea--something you can set up, and bow down before, and offer a sacrifice to. . . ."
This quote is an accurate representation of what the book will be about. In this quote, Marlow is discussing imperialism. He claims that imperialism is not backed up by an authentic reason, instead it is backed up by a simple ideal. This idea either being religion or other beliefs.
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