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And thus it was that I started to wonder why Robert Burns is so important to us. We have other poets, and other writers,
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"And thus it was that I started to wonder why Robert Burns is so important to us. We have other poets, and other writers, and other heroes, yet we do not afford them the veneration that we afford to Robert Burns"

- Len G. Murray

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The quote by Len G. Murray is questioning why Robert Burns is so essential to us. He acknowledges that we have other poets, authors, and heroes, yet we still provide Robert Burns an unique level of veneration. This suggests that there is something distinct about Robert Burns that sets him apart from the other figures in our culture. It might be argued that Robert Burns is necessary to us because of his capability to catch the spirit of Scotland in his work. His poems and songs are filled with a sense of national pride and identity, which resonates with individuals of Scottish heritage. Furthermore, his work is typically viewed as a reflection of the battles and joys of everyday life, that makes it relatable to many people. Ultimately, Robert Burns is important to us since of his ability to record the essence of Scotland and to speak with the human experience.

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Len G. Murray This quote is written / told by Len G. Murray between September 17, 1925 and December 20, 2004. He was a famous Lawyer from United Kingdom. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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