Robert Burns on Time

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English Translation: "No man can control time or the sea."
Original (Scots): "Nae man can tether time or tide."
“Nae man can tether time or tide.”
Robert Burns
English Translation: "Some small hour beyond twelve."
Original (Scots): "Some wee short hour ayont the twal."
“Some wee short hour ayont the twal.”
Robert Burns

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