Quote by Rudyard Kipling

Oh, its Tommy this, an Tommy that, an Tommy, go away;But its Thank you, Mister Atkins, when the band begins to playThe band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play,Oh, its Thank you, Mister Atkins, when the band begins to play.

Oh, its Tommy this, an Tommy that, an Tommy, go away;But its

Summary

This quote is an excerpt from the poem "Tommy" by Rudyard Kipling. It highlights the contrasting treatment of soldiers in times of peace and war. On one hand, civilians disrespect and dismiss soldiers like "Tommy," but as soon as they face the danger and join the band of war, they are recognized and appreciated as "Mr. Atkins." It emphasizes the unfair inconsistency in how society perceives and values the sacrifices made by soldiers during the tumultuous times of war.

By Rudyard Kipling

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