I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.

Humble because of knowledge; mighty by sacrifice.

The python dropped his head lightly for a moment on Mowgli's shoulders. "A brave heart and a courteous tongue," said he. "They shall carry thee far through the jungle, manling. But now go hence quickly with thy friends. Go and sleep, for the moon sets and what follows it is not well that thou shouldst see.

If you give someone more than they can do, they will do it. If you give them only what they can do, they will do nothing.

The toad beneath the harrow knows Exactly where each tooth point goes.

If you hit a pony over the nose at the outset of your acquaintance, he may not love you but he will take a deep interest in your movements ever afterwards

...he will be our friend for always and always and always.