Nations have passed away and left no traces, And history gives the naked cause of it – One single simple reason in all cases; They fell because their peoples were not fit.
RUDYARD KIPLINGNot getting what you want either means you don’t want it enough, or you have been dealing too long with the price you have to pay.
More Rudyard Kipling Quotes
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All the money in the world is no use to a man or his country if he spends it as fast as he makes it. All he has left is his bills and the reputation for being a fool.
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A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition.
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No printed word, nor spoken plea can teach young minds what they should be. Not all the books on all the shelves – but what the teachers are themselves.
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An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.
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He who can reach a child’s heart can reach the worlds heart.
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Politicians. Little Tiny Gods on Wheels.
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All we have of freedom All we use or know This our fathers bought for us Long and long ago
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For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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A brave heart and a courteous tongue. They shall carry thee far through the jungle, Manling.
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Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves.
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You must learn to forgive a man when he’s in love. He’s always a nuisance.
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Politics are not my concern. They impressed me as a dog’s life without a dog’s decencies.
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The glory of the garden lies in more than meets the eye.
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If you can dream – and not make dreams your master.
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Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.
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