We have changed our privacy policy. In addition, we use cookies on our website for various purposes. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn about our practices by reading our privacy policy.

The White Man's Burden Duty Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Line)

Quote #7

reap his old reward:
The blame of those ye better,
The hate of those ye guard— (34-36)

Duty is often thought of as its own reward. That's an idea that these white men better get on board with, quickly. They won't be earning any hi-fives or Christmas bonuses here.

Quote #8

Ye dare not stoop to less--
Nor call too loud on Freedom
To cloke your weariness; (42-44)

Duty is also not something to be shirked. The speaker reminds us that there will be no vacation days on this "civilizing" tour of the world.