Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman; Tho' they may gang a kennin wrang, To step aside is human.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Scan others gently; stepping aside is human.
- In plain terms
- Treat people with care; making mistakes is normal.
- What can you take from it?
- Forgive mistakes and treat others with care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle others' mistakes?
- Why is it human to err?
Another view
Sometimes standing firm is also necessary.
More from Robert Burns
Ye're aiblins nae temptation.
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