Quote by Rudyard Kipling

Gentleman-rankers out on the spree, damned from here to Eternity.

Gentleman-rankers out on the spree, damned from here to Eter

Summary

This quote is a reference to the poem "Gentlemen-Rankers" by Rudyard Kipling. It portrays "gentleman-rankers," which refers to former British officers ejected from society due to their misconduct, indulging in a life of debauchery and self-destruction. The phrase "damned from here to Eternity" emphasizes the hopeless and destructive nature of their existence. It sheds light on the consequences and marginalization faced by those who have fallen from a privileged social class, condemning them to a life of eternal damnation.

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By Rudyard Kipling

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