While Europe's eye is fix'd on mighty things, The fate of empires and the fall of kings; While quacks of State must each produce his plan, And even children lisp the Rights of Man; Amid this mighty fuss just let me mention, The Rights of Woman merit some attention.
Robert BurnsAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: January 25, 1759
- Died: July 21, 1796
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