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Principles Quotes in The Jungle Book

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

Quote #4

"I can save ye the same that comes of killing a brother against whom there is no fault—a brother spoken for and bought into the Pack according to the Law of the Jungle." (1.127)

Aside from Akela, Mother Wolf, and Father Wolf, the rest of the wolves don't really have any honor. They almost all secretly want to be a lone wolf on the inside, so they sabotage their own pack's leadership.

Quote #5

"Run back, Messua. This is one of the foolish tales they tell under the big tree at dusk. I have at least paid for thy son's life. Farewell; and run quickly, for I shall send the herd in more swiftly than their brickbats. I am no wizard, Messua. Farewell!" (5.98)

One of the reasons Mowgli kills Shere Khan is to avenge the death of Messua's son—Messua being the woman who took him in.

Quote #6

"No; we will not hurt the village, for Messua was kind to me." (5.102)

As much as Mowgli might want to destroy the village, he doesn't, instead returning the kindness Messua has shown him.