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1.
For power is proud till it look down to fear
First Line:
For power is proud till it look down to fear
Last Line:
Though only safe by ever looking there
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
17244
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Great works do oft yield grievous accidents
First Line:
Great works do oft yield grievous accidents
Last Line:
Which stir up peoples rage beyond intents
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
13286
3.
In all states power which oppresseth spirits
First Line:
In all states power which oppresseth spirits
Last Line:
Imprisons nature empire disinherits
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
17245
4.
In care they live that must for many care
First Line:
In care they live that must for many care
Last Line:
And such the best and greatest ever are
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
13846
5.
Of which vain minds it may be truly said
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Of which vain minds it may be truly said
Last Line:
Who love false praise of false scorns are afraid
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
17263
6.
Power doth what likes in her inferiors move
First Line:
Power doth what likes in her inferiors move
Last Line:
As we are sessed so pay we hate or love
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
17246
7.
Thoughts that be offended
First Line:
Thoughts that be offended
Last Line:
Affections are like glassy metal brittle
Author:
Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:
13428