Corruption Quote by Rudyard Kipling
““A DEAD STATESMAN I could not dig: I dared not rob: Therefore I lied to please the mob. Now all my lies are proved untrue And I must face the men I slew. What tale shall serve me here among Mine angry and defrauded young? from EPITAPHS OF THE WAR 1914-18””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Epitaphs of the War 1914‑18, Kipling, 1918
A corrupt official lies to please the masses, but truth forces accountability.
In simple terms: Lying for approval leads to downfall.
Key Takeaway
Seek honesty.
Themes
corruption
truth
responsibility
Mood
critical
somber
Type
cautionary
historical
When to use this quote
- public office
- media statements
Key Concepts
politics
war
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What pressures make leaders compromise integrity?
- Can deception ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be suppressed, causing lasting harm.
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