There's nought but care on ev'ry han', In every hour that passes, O: What signifies the life o' man, An' then she made the lasses, O.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is full of care for everyone, even young women.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has worries, not just men.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering is universal across ages and genders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is suffering unavoidable?
- How does gender affect burden?
Another view
It generalizes human experience into constant care.
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