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“Farewell, my friends! farewell, my foes! My peace with these, my love with those. The bursting tears my heart declare; Farewell, the bonnie banks of Ayr.” quote by Robert Burns
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“Farewell, my friends! farewell, my foes! My peace with these, my love with those. The bursting tears my heart declare; Farewell, the bonnie banks of Ayr.”

Robert Burns

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Auld Lang Syne" (variant), 1795

Bidding goodbye to both friends and enemies, expressing love and peace.

In simple terms: Farewell to all, with love and peace.

Key Takeaway

Embrace peace with everyone.

Themes

friendship conflict peace

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal closure
  • reconciliation
  • celebrations

Key Concepts

poetry emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find peace with former foes?
  • What rituals help you say farewell?
A Different Perspective

Goodbyes can be bittersweet; emotions vary.

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