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41.
Milo you tell me is a man of sense
First Line:
Milo you tell me is a man of sense
Last Line:
And true good nature far outshines good sense
DMI number:
33378
42.
Nature has done her part do thou but thine
First Line:
Nature has done her part do thou but thine
Last Line:
A witty sinner is the worst of fools
DMI number:
24949
43.
Nature perversely to thy wish has given
First Line:
Nature perversely to thy wish has given
Last Line:
For only misers want what they possess
DMI number:
24726
44.
O wit to human minds the dangerous lure
First Line:
O wit to human minds the dangerous lure
Last Line:
Perverse opponent to the Christian name
DMI number:
36282
45.
Oh sir your passion's dead and you are weaving
First Line:
Oh sir your passion's dead and you are weaving
Last Line:
Garlands of fine expressions for its funeral
Author:
John Crowne (Absolute)
DMI number:
17081
46.
Our public buildings to defend
First Line:
Our public buildings to defend
Last Line:
We now want sharp conductors
DMI number:
36038
47.
Our wits Apollo's influence beg
First Line:
Our wits Apollo's influence beg
Last Line:
I strain and lay among the rest
Author:
Matthew Green (Absolute)
DMI number:
27710
48.
Others their wit on paper oft have shown
First Line:
Others their wit on paper oft have shown
Last Line:
Thy castle full as lumpish as thy wit
DMI number:
16944
49.
On Sunday at six in the street that's called Gerrard
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On Sunday at six in the street that's called Gerrard
Last Line:
You may meet the two champions who are no lord Sh--rd
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
35038
50.
One day in Chelsea gardens walking
First Line:
One day in Chelsea gardens walking
Last Line:
And point it at the end
DMI number:
30108
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