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The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley, An'…

“The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us naught but grief an' pain For promised joy! Still thou art blest, compared wi' me! The present only toucheth thee:” quote by Robert Burns
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““The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us naught but grief an' pain For promised joy! Still thou art blest, compared wi' me! The present only toucheth thee:””

Robert Burns

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Plans often go awry, yet hope persists despite hardship and loss.

In simple terms: Plans fail, but hope remains.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and keep hope alive.

Themes

hope resilience uncertainty

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • facing setbacks
  • dealing with disappointment
  • planning for future

Key Concepts

existentialism human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you learn from unexpected outcomes?
  • How do you maintain hope after failure?
A Different Perspective

Optimism may overlook practical consequences.

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