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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

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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

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Both sin and death to our exceeding loss
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Justice and life whereby we ransom find
DMI number:
41898

15. Bounce buckram velvet's dear

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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

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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

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By adverse fortune be not quite subdued
Last Line:
Nor too much lifted up with joy at good
DMI number:
30350

18. Custom does often reason overrule

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Custom does often reason overrule
Last Line:
And only serves for reason to the fool
Author:
John Wilmot (Absolute)
DMI number:
9422

19. Contented men no disappointment dread

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Contented men no disappointment dread
Last Line:
They find a cloud in their deluded arms
Author:
Edmund Arwaker (Absolute)
DMI number:
30377

20. 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