On ev'ry hand it will allowed be, He's just-nae better than he should be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone agrees he is exactly as good as he ought to be.
- In plain terms
- He is no better or worse than expected.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept people as they are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we set expectations for others?
- Is average enough?
Another view
It can excuse poor behavior as normal.
More from Robert Burns
The social, friendly, honest man, Whate'er he be, 'Tis he fulfills great Nature's plan, And none but he!
Permalink to quote #10 It's hardly in a body's pow'r, To keep, at times, frae being sour.
Permalink to quote #12 Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire.
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