Robert Burns Quotes

Scottish poet and lyricist (1759–1796)

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) was a poet and pioneer of the Romantic movement and after his death became an important source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.

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Also Known As: Bard of Ayrshire

Alternative Names: Robbie Burns • Rabbie Burns • Scotland's favorite son • Ploughman Poet • The Bard • National poet of Scotland • Robden of Solway Firth

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The social, friendly, honest man, Whate'er he be, 'Tis he fulfills great Nature's plan, And none but he!

Nae man can tether time or tide.

O whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad: Tho' father and mither and a' should gae mad.

Some rhyme a neebor’s name to lash;
Some rhyme, (vain thought!) for needfu’ cash;
Some rhyme to court the countra clash,
An’ raise a din;
For me, an aim I never fash;
I rhyme for fun.

But to see her was to love her, Love but her, and love forever

I waive the quantum o' the sin, The hazard of concealing: But, och! it hardens a' within, And petrifies the feeling!