A gaudy dress and gentle air May slightly touch the heart; … - Robert Burns

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A gaudy dress and gentle air May slightly touch the heart; But it's innocence and modesty That polishes the dart.

Robert Burns

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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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But to see her was to love her; Love but her, and love for ever. Had we never lov'd sae kindly, Had we never lov'd sae blindly, Never met—or never parted, We had ne'er been broken-hearted.

We will drain our dearest veins,
But they shall be free.

Through and through the inspired leaves,
Ye maggots, make your windings;
But, oh! respect his lordship’s taste,
And spare his golden bindings.

A gaudy dress and gentle air May slightly touch the heart; But it's innocence and modesty That polishes the dart. - Robert Burns

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