Words are of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Rudyard Kipling

More information about this quote

Topic

Power of words Language Drugs

Author

Rudyard Kipling

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1923 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Writer

From

Asia Europe

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Original Citation

Kipling, Rudyard. "Surgeons and the Soul." The Royal College of Surgeons annual dinner, Feb. 1923, Address.

Current Citation

Kipling, Rudyard. "Surgeons and the Soul." A Book of Words. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928.

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Take up the White Man's burden—
Send forth the best ye breed—
Go, bind your sons to exile
To serve your captives' need.

Rudyard Kipling

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Author

Rudyard Kipling
Source
The White Man's Burden
Medium
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Language
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Time
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A house is a machine for living in.

Le Corbusier

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Author

Le Corbusier
Medium
Essay
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
French
Time
1923 1920s 20th century