Principles Quotes in The Jungle Book

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph) or (Chapter.Line)

Quote #1

The reason beasts give among themselves [for not hunting man] is that Man is the weakest and most defenceless [sic] of all living things, and it is unsportsmanlike to touch him. (1.19)

This is part of an unspoken moral code among the animals, and it stands in contrast to Shere Khan, who has no honor, and has no problem snacking on any kids who cross his path.

Quote #2

"By the Broken Lock that freed me, I am sure, Little Brother." (1.94)

Bagheera invokes this image of his imprisonment and subsequent freedom as a symbol of his honor, kind of in the same way Liz Lemon says, "By the Hammer of Thor!"

Quote #3

Akela lifted his head again, and said: "He has eaten our food. He has slept with us. He has driven game for us. He has broken no word of the Law of the Jungle." (1.122)

Akela tries to remind the Wolf Pack of their principles, but they still betray Mowgli by wanting him gone, simply because he is different.