Gang aft agley"
From, "To a mouse", by Robert Burns, 1785
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43816/to-a-mouse-56d222ab36e33
The life and works of Robert Burns are celebrated internationally on or around the 25th of January by traditional Burn's suppers.
http://robertburns.org/
The meaning of the above quote is that however well laid plans are, they often go wrong (go pear shaped, go tits up, fall through) for reasons and circumstances beyond the control of the planner.
Is planning a waste of time? Should there always be a plan B? Can contingency planning help lead to success?
Come along to your public library for a fun chat in English on Thursday at 4.30pm or Friday at 7.00pm. (Native English speakers free of charge) For more information please ask at the information desk.
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