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

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.

To a greedy eating horse a short halter.

To a greedy eating horse a short halter.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

How blessings brighten as they take their flight.

How blessings brighten as they take their flight.

The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.

The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.

The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.

The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

Such pains they take to look pretty.

Such pains they take to look pretty.