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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

4796 Robert Burns 1759-1796 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:4796
AUTHOR:Robert Burns (1759–1796)
QUOTATION:Now a’ is done that men can do,
  And a’ is done in vain.
ATTRIBUTION:A’ for our Rightfu’ King. 1
 
Note 1.
This ballad first appeared in Johnson’s “Museum,” 1796. Sir Walter Scott was never tired of hearing it sung. [back]