THE KIPLING RULES

Learn to stand the hurt of loving friends and foe alike.

Keep your own council when those about you are confused.

Dream, but do not let your dreams become your master.

Bear to hear the truth you've spoken be twisted by fools.

Bear to lose all you’ve gained and never complain of the loss.

Watch as what you gave your life for is broken, and then start again.

Understand that triumph and disaster are the same two impostors.

Teach your heart and nerve to stay when there’s nothing to hold on to.

Be hated and yet don't give way to hating.

Be lied to and lied about, but do not deal in lies.

Be cheered by all and walk with kings, but never lose the common touch.

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