Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite not being a king, the speaker finds glory and victory over life's problems.
- In plain terms
- I feel great even without power.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal joy matters more than status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel glorious?
- Do you need status?
Another view
Not everyone has equal access to joy.
More from Robert Burns
His ancient, trusty, drouthy crony: Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither- They had been fou for weeks thegither.
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Permalink to quote #67 Ah, gentle dames! it gars me greet To think how monie counsels sweet, How monie lengthened, sage advices, The husband frae the wife despises!
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