Walnuts Quote by Rudyard Kipling
““How can a man follow the Way or the Great Game when he is eternally pestered by women? There was that girl at the Akrola by the Ford; and there was the scullion's wife behind the dovecote -- not counting the others -- and now comes this one! When I was a child it was well enough, but now I am a man and they will not regard me as a man. Walnuts indeed! Ho! Ho! It is almonds in the Plains!””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Man Who Would Be King” (fictional excerpt)
The narrator laments being constantly pursued by women, feeling his masculinity challenged.
In simple terms: He feels women threaten his manhood.
Key Takeaway
Question gender expectations.
Themes
masculinity
gender roles
humor
social pressure
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating life
- workplace
- social events
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
masculine identity
social expectations
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societal norms pressure men?
- How can we redefine masculinity?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper insecurities.
