 For a' that, and a' that; Their dignities, and a' that, The pith o' sense, and pride o' worth, Are higher ranks than a' that. Then let us pray that come it may,— As come it will for a' that,— That sense and worth, o'er a' the earth, May bear the gree,...  Transactions of the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society - Page 228by Wisconsin State Agricultural Society - 1880Full view - About this book
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...ribbon, star, and a' that ; The man of independent mind, He looks and laughs at a' that. A prince can mak a belted knight, A marquis, duke, and a' that; But an honest man's aboon his might, above Quid faith, he maunna fa' ] that ! For a' that, and a' that, Their dignities, and a' that ; The... | |
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