![]() He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.Īccording to Dr. He was an English short-story writer, poet, and a novelist chiefly remembered for his celebration of British imperialism, his tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his stories for children. Rudyard Kipling, was born in Mumbai on December 30, 1865. The wisdom it contains are tools to face life’s challenges in all spheres. It is an invaluable guide which can also be used by leaders to develop and strengthen their leadership capabilities. ![]() However, this poem has particularly remained in my memory and over a period of time, experiences have revealed and validated the powerful and timeless tenets embedded in its verses. At that stage the poem was just an academic challenge and it would be very unrealistic to expect that its true meaning and deep life philosophy would be comprehensible to a school student. ![]() ![]() The poem was first taught to us in school and I recall my father trying to explain the meaning to me, as a part of my English literature studies. This may be a person, a book, a piece of music, a song, a film, a poem or some significant event.įor me, the poem “IF” by Rudyard Kipling is unforgettable and over the years, events in life have increasingly revealed the depth and meaning of the words. ![]() Each one of us can look back and identify something in the past which has made a lasting impact and remains etched in our memory. ![]()
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