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I Keep Six Honest Serving-men

by Rudyard Kipling

"I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When And How and Where and Who." This poem by Rudyard Kipling is a celebration of curiosity and the power of asking questions. The speaker of the poem compares his six serving-men to the five senses, and argues that they are just as important for learning and understanding the world. The poem is a reminder that we should never stop asking questions, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem.

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English

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English

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1902

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Kipling's writing has strongly influenced that of others. His stories for adults remain in print and have garnered high praise from writers as different as Poul Anderson, Jorge Luis Borges, and Randal...

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