If - Rudyard Kipling

How does one master the art of living? When can one say that the earth and everything in it is within one's grasp? When does a boy ever become a man? Rudyard Kipling provides the answers.

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[PointBlanc1231]

Fantastic! What a powerful reading voice too and powerful imagery too.

I've listened to this thrice today and shared the link with friends.

Thank you.

[samuelgodfreygeorge]

@PointBlanc1231

Thank you. It is good to know.

[Areku555]

Absolutely wonderful. I have just purchased The complete poetical works of Rudyard Kipling and I must say it is most inspiring. Spirit with you.

[samuelgodfreygeorge]

May the Spirit be with you too. Thank you, and enjoy your reading.

[samuelgodfreygeorge]

By not retaliating in kind to lies and hatred, a person may come across as overly righteous and unacceptably wise. Often people who appear extremely wise and good are resented by others, who are most probably troubled by their own shortcomings in the presence of such people.

[yafanna3]

I think it's just wonderful!

[samuelgodfreygeorge]

Your warm approval is well appreciated.

[JMAsfx]

This is the poem, that has literally changed my life.

This is the poem, that i am trying to do my very best to live by, every single last second of the day.

This is the poem, that i just wished! was mine.

[shalimarsgirl]

Amazing how this minuscule two letter word can have such a spiritually decisive impact on our perception. I wonder how many can live up to all these noble expectations. Nevertheless, it truly is a very great timeless work of art, and when recited so beautifully, it leaves a lasting inspirational imprint. A favorite, for sure!

[cosg9531]

If... I actually thought that this was excellent writing, I would say so.

[tevyethemad]

@Chippychris1 Kipling did so because he believed that it would have been wrong to do otherwise. He believed that every young man should answer his country's call to arms. And had Kipling been younger he would have signed on with out a doubt as well. And let us not forget that Kipling loved his son dearly, and mourned his loss, but he knew he died defending his nation, and while this hurt, I'm sure Mr. Kipling was unendingly proud of his son.

[InhabitantOfOddworld]

Believe it or not, he is my great great great great uncle.

[Chippychris1]

It is my most favourite piece of writing.

Though is a very powerful piece of advice, Kipling did force his son Jack into the military in the Great War, when he could hardly see without his glasses. The Military turned him down, but Kipling using his connections, got his son fighting in the front line. His son died because of this. Kipling was right in his advice to us all, but he pushed his son Jack, way too far beyond.

[yoobulgaria]

@Bettysoon SUPER!

[japanesesen]

BRILLIANT!!

[Bettysoon]

You'll be a man my son . Tu es une femme, ma fille