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141.
Two principles in human nature reign
First Line:
Two principles in human nature reign
Last Line:
Tis this though Man's a fool yet God is wise
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
31036
142.
Virtue's a joy that will for ever last
First Line:
Virtue's a joy that will for ever last
Last Line:
For then they urge our terrors and increase our pain
DMI number:
33718
143.
Vice is a monster of so frightful mien
First Line:
Vice is a monster of so frightful mien
Last Line:
The hard inhabitant contends is right
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28225
144.
Wants frailties passions closer still ally
First Line:
Wants frailties passions closer still ally
Last Line:
Those joys those loves those interests to resign
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28227
145.
Wearied with hopes and vain complaints
First Line:
Wearied with hopes and vain complaints
Last Line:
But calmly for it wait
DMI number:
33692
146.
What pleasure have great princes
First Line:
What pleasure have great princes
Last Line:
Yet merry it is and quiet
Author:
William Byrd (Absolute)
DMI number:
44890
147.
What signifies to man that he from heaven
First Line:
What signifies to man that he from heaven
Last Line:
If like the brutes irrational he acts
DMI number:
33657
148.
What path of life by man is trod | without rejoicing at the road
First Line:
What path of life by man is trod | without rejoicing at the road
Last Line:
The wise this choice would never try | or not to live or soon to die
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
15930
149.
What path of life by man is trod | without repenting at the road
First Line:
What path of life by man is trod | without repenting at the road
Last Line:
The wise this only choice would try | or not to live or soon to die
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
15928
150.
What future bliss he gives not thee to know
First Line:
What future bliss he gives not thee to know
Last Line:
Rests and expatiates in a life to come
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28210
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