Quote by Rudyard Kipling

And that is called paying the Dane-geld; but we've proved it again and again, that if once you have paid him the Dane-geld you never get rid of the Dane.

And that is called paying the Dane-geld; but we've proved it

Summary

This quote is a cautionary statement about appeasement and the consequences of giving in to demands. "Paying the Dane-geld" refers to the practice of paying tribute or bribes to enemies or aggressors in order to avoid conflict. The quote suggests that once this payment is made, it sets a precedent that makes it harder to resist future demands. The "Dane" symbolizes any force or oppressor, emphasizing that yielding to their demands only perpetuates the cycle and makes it difficult to regain control or rid oneself of their influence.

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Agreement

By Rudyard Kipling

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