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The Best Laid Schemes Of Mice And Men ( good plans can go bad; big plans that people make and fill with hopes and dreams ... )

"The Best Laid Schemes Of Mice And Men"



People often make plans, expecting good results, but even good plans can turn out badly. The best laid schemes of mice and men refers to the plans, which often go bad ("oft go awry").



"The best laid schemes of mice and men" is the opening line, referring to the hopes and plans that people have, and the last three words "oft go awry" mean often go wrong.





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