I’m truly sorry man’s dominion has broken Nature’s social union.
ROBERT BURNS
ROBERT BURNS
Robert Burns on domination
Robert Burns86 quotes“I’m truly sorry man’s dominion has broken Nature’s social union.”
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Robert BurnsRobert Burns Or like the snow falls in the river, A moment white-then melts for ever.
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Robert BurnsRobert Burns What is life, when wanting love? Night without a morning; Love’s the cloudless summer sun, Nature gay adorning.
Robert BurnsRobert Burns Go fetch to me a pint o’ wine, An’ fill it in a silver tassie.
Robert BurnsRobert Burns And O! be sure to fear the Lord alway, And mind your duty, duly, morn and night; Lest in temptation’s path ye gang astray, Implore His counsel and assisting might: They never sought in vain that sought the Lord aright.
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