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11.
Be not too sparing know thou art mortal made
First Line:
Be not too sparing know thou art mortal made
Last Line:
The soul alone's exempt from all decay
DMI number:
30349
12.
Bear not false witness let thy words be just
First Line:
Bear not false witness let thy words be just
Last Line:
Preserve thy chastity and keep thy trust
DMI number:
30309
13.
Better to let a stranger find with haste
First Line:
Better to let a stranger find with haste
Last Line:
The formal dainties of a gaudy treat
DMI number:
30340
14.
Both sin and death to our exceeding loss
First Line:
Both sin and death to our exceeding loss
Last Line:
Justice and life whereby we ransom find
DMI number:
41898
15.
Bounce buckram velvet's dear
First Line:
Bounce buckram velvet's dear
Last Line:
But when its gone it's never the near
DMI number:
23498
16.
By a designed or an uncertain oath
First Line:
By a designed or an uncertain oath
Last Line:
Is a foul crime the eternal god detests
DMI number:
30311
17.
By adverse fortune be not quite subdued
First Line:
By adverse fortune be not quite subdued
Last Line:
Nor too much lifted up with joy at good
DMI number:
30350
18.
Contented men no disappointment dread
First Line:
Contented men no disappointment dread
Last Line:
They find a cloud in their deluded arms
Author:
Edmund Arwaker (Absolute)
DMI number:
30377
19.
Courage if tis not checked is always bad
First Line:
Courage if tis not checked is always bad
Last Line:
Too hot a spirit makes its owner mad
DMI number:
30331
20.
Conceal no fraud for both are equal thieves
First Line:
Conceal no fraud for both are equal thieves
Last Line:
Who steals the goods and who when stolen receives
DMI number:
30359
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