What inspired Kipling to craft 'If' as a series of virtues to aspire to?
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What inspired Kipling to craft 'If' as a series of virtues to aspire to?
Did anyone else find the tone of 'If' surprisingly adaptable to modern challenges?
How do you think Kipling's background influenced the themes of stoicism and virtue in 'If'?