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Quote by Robert Burns

“Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman; Though they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human.”

Quote by Robert Burns

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Robert Burns, born on January 25, 1759, and died on July 21, 1796, was a renowned Scottish poet. Known for his accessible poetry style and profound social criticism, Burns' works cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, and the lives of the working people. more

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