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21.
I sought a patroness but sought in vain
First Line:
I sought a patroness but sought in vain
Last Line:
For though surpassed she is surpassed by you
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32451
22.
Let angel forms angelic truths maintain
First Line:
Let angel forms angelic truths maintain
Last Line:
The more she charms the more she shocks mankind
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
27077
23.
Kind companion of my youth
First Line:
Kind companion of my youth
Last Line:
Rides the bark which virtue steers
Author:
George Bubb Dodington (Absolute)
DMI number:
30382
24.
Let high birth triumph what can be more great
First Line:
Let high birth triumph what can be more great
Last Line:
The fool or knave that wears a title lies
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
33707
25.
Let high birth triumph what can be more great
First Line:
Let high birth triumph what can be more great
Last Line:
The good and pious are the only great
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
27069
26.
Lavinia is polite but not profane
First Line:
Lavinia is polite but not profane
Last Line:
Satan himself will toll the parish bell
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
15747
27.
Man's rich with little were his judgment true
First Line:
Man's rich with little were his judgment true
Last Line:
On joys too thin to keep the soul alive
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
33714
28.
Lucia thinks happiness consists in state
First Line:
Lucia thinks happiness consists in state
Last Line:
She weds an idiot but she eats in plate
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
15770
29.
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
First Line:
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
Last Line:
Give peace in hand and promise bliss to come
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32450
30.
Not gaudy butterflies are Lico's game
First Line:
Not gaudy butterflies are Lico's game
Last Line:
Scarce meaner they who terms like these impose
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
37172
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