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| + | ==== Rudyard Kipling==== | ||
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| + | === If === | ||
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| + | If you can keep your head when all about you | ||
| + | Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; | ||
| + | If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, | ||
| + | But make allowance for their doubting too: | ||
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| + | If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, | ||
| + | Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies, | ||
| + | Or being hated don't give way to hating, | ||
| + | And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; | ||
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| + | If you can dream — and not make dreams your master; | ||
| + | If you can think — and not make thoughts your aim, | ||
| + | If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster | ||
| + | And treat those two impostors just the same:. | ||
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| + | If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken | ||
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| + | Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, | ||
| + | And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools; | ||
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| + | If you can make one heap of all your winnings | ||
| + | And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, | ||
| + | And lose, and start again at your beginnings, | ||
| + | And never breathe a word about your loss: | ||
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| + | If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew | ||
| + | To serve your turn long after they are gone, | ||
| + | And so hold on when there is nothing in you | ||
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| + | If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, | ||
| + | Or walk with Kings — nor lose the common touch, | ||
| + | If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, | ||
| + | If all men count with you, but none too much: | ||
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| + | If you can fill the unforgiving minute | ||
| + | With sixty seconds' | ||
| + | Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, | ||
| + | And which is more: you'll be a Man, my son! | ||
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| + | === Context === | ||
| + | Rudyard Kipling’s poem //If// is a celebrated work that explores the themes of triumph, disaster, and the human response to adversity. Written circa 1895, it is a tribute to Victorian-era stoicism. | ||
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| + | The poem’s central message is conveyed through its iconic opening lines: | ||
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| + | “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same…” | ||
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| + | **Key Takeaways** | ||
| + | *The poem urges the reader to approach both success and failure with equanimity, recognizing that they are mere “impostors” – fleeting and unreliable. | ||
| + | *It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a steady character, unaffected by external circumstances. | ||
| + | *The poem is often seen as a guide for personal growth, encouraging individuals to develop resilience and adaptability in the face of life’s challenges. | ||
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| + | **Inspirational Context** | ||
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| + | The poem’s lines are famously displayed on the wall of the players’ entrance at Wimbledon, serving as a reminder to athletes and non-athletes alike to stay focused and composed, regardless of the outcome. | ||
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| + | In addition, the poem has been translated and adapted into various languages, including French, where it is known as “Tu seras un homme mon fils” (You will be a man, my son), highlighting its universal appeal and timeless wisdom. | ||
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| + | Overall, IF Rudyard Kipling’s poem is a powerful exploration of human nature, urging readers to cultivate inner strength and perspective in the face of life’s uncertainties. | ||
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| + | Recited by Sir Michael Caine in [[https:// | ||