Dear Paul V It is a tall order to find a quote that sums up RK's life and work without turning to his works. Here is one, though, which comes from his autobiography rather than his tales, which may be useful: '...a man must needs love anything that he has worked and suffered under'. (Something of Myself, Chapter III) But I am circulating your note to my colleagues in the Society to see if anyone comes up with anything better. All good wishes, John Radcliffe ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul V To: kipling Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 6:50 PM Subject: Kipling quote I have to give a presentation on Kipling to my English class. For one part of the presentation I have to give a quote from Kipling that basically sums up his life and work, his philosophy for living. I would prefer it to be something he said, not a quote taken out of his work. Can anybody help?