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81. From lofty themes from thoughts that soared on high

First Line:
From lofty themes from thoughts that soared on high
Last Line:
While blooming Cecil's self remains unsung
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
1355

82. Geta from wool and weaving first began

First Line:
Geta from wool and weaving first began
Last Line:
He swelled to be a lord and then he burst
DMI number:
41923

83. Giants that durst invade the sky

First Line:
Giants that durst invade the sky
Last Line:
And laugh at its preposterous pride
DMI number:
7014

84. From the tap in the guts of the honourable stump

First Line:
From the tap in the guts of the honourable stump
Last Line:
From the devil the doctor and the damned ignoramus | Libera nos
DMI number:
44325

85. From thirst of rule what dire disasters flow

First Line:
From thirst of rule what dire disasters flow
Last Line:
And levels all its towering schemes in dust
Author:
Tobias George Smollett (Absolute)
DMI number:
28412

86. God Alexander it was said

First Line:
God Alexander it was said
Last Line:
The wind will change and so may kings
Author:
Charles Denis (Absolute)
DMI number:
27619

87. Full of faint hopes and fears the world hath been

First Line:
Full of faint hopes and fears the world hath been
Last Line:
In raising these you raise both him and us
DMI number:
43307

88. Great sols discern not when the leap's too wide

First Line:
Great sols discern not when the leap's too wide
Last Line:
Because they only view the farther side &c
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
6946

89. Great souls discern not when the leap's too wide

First Line:
Great souls discern not when the leap's too wide
Last Line:
They jump and only view the farther side
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
5543

90. Greatness in sway of state gives wings t' aspire

First Line:
Greatness in sway of state gives wings t' aspire
Last Line:
Advancement feeds ambition with desire
DMI number:
14958