What was Cecil Rhodes vision for the British Empire?

Cecil Rhodes envisioned a vast British Empire that extended from Cape Colony in South Africa to Cairo in Egypt, often referred to as a "Cape to Cairo" railway. He believed this would facilitate economic exploitation and political control over Africa, promoting British imperial interests. Rhodes saw the expansion of the empire as a means to spread British civilization, culture, and values, viewing it as a moral imperative to civilize what he considered "lesser" nations. His vision was deeply rooted in the belief in British superiority and the benefits of colonialism for both Britain and the colonized regions.