When Pack meets with Pack in the Jungle, and neither will go from the trail, Lie down till the leaders have spoken - it may be fair words shall prevail.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When conflicting groups meet, leaders should negotiate before fighting to find a fair solution.
- In plain terms
- Let leaders talk before fighting starts.
- What can you take from it?
- Negotiation prevents unnecessary conflict between groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force necessary instead of talk?
- How do we ensure leaders negotiate in good faith?
Another view
It assumes leaders act fairly and have the authority to resolve disputes.
More from Rudyard Kipling
For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Permalink to quote #45 Now this is the Law of the Jungle - as old and as true as the sky; And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that shall break it must die.
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