But little Mouse, you are not alone, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid schemes of mice and men. Go often askew, And leave us nothing but grief and pain, For promised joy! Still you are blest, compared with me!
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- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: January 25, 1759
- Died: July 21, 1796
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