What is the Law of the Jungle? Strike first and then give tongue.

No one accuses the Gunner of maudlin affection for anything except his beasts and his weapons. He hasn't the time. He serves at least three jealous gods—his horse and all its saddlery and harness; his gun, whose least detail of efficiency is more important than men's lives; and, when these have been attended to, the never-ending mystery of his art commands him.

One cannot resist the lure of Africa.

Something I owe to the soil that grew-More to the life that fed-But most to Allah who gave me two Separate sides of my head. I would go without shirt or shoes, Friends, tobacco, or bread Sooner than for an instant lose Either side of my head.

Politicians. Little Tin Gods on Wheels.

You perceive, do you not, that our national fairy tales reflect the inmost desires of the Briton and the Gaul?

There's no jealousy in the grave.