What do the words ''If you can fill the unforgiven minute with sixty seconds' worth of distance run your's is the earth and everything that's in it and which is more you'll be a man my son'' mean?

Answer 1

If you can give a task your full effort until the job is through, that is all anyone can ask of you.

Answer 2

This quote from the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling emphasizes the importance of making the most of every moment and pursuing one's goals with determination. It suggests that by seizing opportunities and using time wisely, one can achieve success and earn respect. The speaker is advising a young boy to strive for excellence and take responsibility for his actions and choices in order to become a mature and honorable person.