It was the forty-fathom slumber that clears the soul and eye and heart, and sends you to breakfast ravening.
Rudyard KiplingHe wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.
Rudyard KiplingYou may talk o' gin and beer When you're quartered safe out 'ere, An' you're sent to penny-fights an' Aldershot it; But when it comes to slaughter You will do your work on water, An' you'll lick the bloomin' boots of 'im that's got it.
Rudyard KiplingBeware 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.
Rudyard Kipling