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] |