Quotes from work

Tam o' Shanter

“Her cutty sark, o' Paisley harn,
That while a lassie she had worn,
In longitude tho' sorely scanty,
It was her best, and she was vauntie.”

“As Tammie glow'red, amazed, and curious,
The mirth and fun grew fast and furious.”

“Where sits our sulky, sullen dame,
Gathering her brows like gathering storm,
Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.”

“The landlady and Tam grew gracious
Wi' favours secret, sweet, and precious.”

“That hour, o' night's black arch the keystane.”

“The landlord's laugh was ready chorus.”

“His ancient, trusty, drouthy crony:
Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither—
They had been fou for weeks thegither.”

“Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.”

“Inspiring bold John Barleycorn!
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquabae, we'll face the devil!”

“Ah, gentle dames! it gars me greet
To think how monie counsels sweet,
How monie lengthened, sage advices,
The husband frae the wife despises!”

“Nae man can tether time or tide.”

“Ah, Tam! Ah! Tam! Thou'll get thy fairin!
In hell they'll roast you like a herrin!”