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Family Quotes in The Jungle Book

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph) or (Chapter.Line)

Quote #10

"Never you mind my family on my father's side," said Billy angrily, for every mule hates to be reminded that his father was a donkey. (13.67)

This is both a funny line, and ironic considering almost every other character in the book wants to be part of a family, yet the mule wants to set himself apart from his heritage.