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The joy of my heart is to 'study men, their manners, and their ways,' and for this darling object I cheerfully sacrifice every other consideration.
Robert Burns
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"The joy of my heart is to 'study men, their manners, and their ways,' and for this darling object I cheerfully sacrifice every other consideration."
— Robert Burns #happinessjoy

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The joy of my heart is to 'study men, their manners, and their ways,' and for this darling object I cheerfully sacrifice every other consideration. — Robert Burns

About Robert Burns

Robert Burns was a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain (1759–1796).

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Who said "The joy of my heart is to 'study men, their manners, and their ways,' and for t…"?
This quote is attributed to Robert Burns, a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Robert Burns live?
Robert Burns lived from 1759 – 1796.
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