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661.
Rash force by its own weight must fail
First Line:
Rash force by its own weight must fail
Last Line:
But prudent strength will still prevail
DMI number:
9543
662.
Say why are you of late so drowsy grown
First Line:
Say why are you of late so drowsy grown
Last Line:
Whilst both our hearts as if in one agree
DMI number:
43187
663.
Says Plato why should man be vain
First Line:
Says Plato why should man be vain
Last Line:
When Jove commands we must obey
DMI number:
32961
664.
Scaeva thou art wise enough to tell
First Line:
Scaeva thou art wise enough to tell
Last Line:
Get help you rascal where you are not known
DMI number:
42207
665.
Repine not at thy neighbour's good nor rail
First Line:
Repine not at thy neighbour's good nor rail
Last Line:
No envious thoughts the immortal minds assail
DMI number:
30335
666.
Restrain thine anger and to strike be slow
First Line:
Restrain thine anger and to strike be slow
Last Line:
And murder issue from a hasty blow
DMI number:
30328
667.
Receive my counsel and securely move
First Line:
Receive my counsel and securely move
Last Line:
Our future offspring and our wives are known
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
30257
668.
Remember your creator in the days of your youth
First Line:
Remember your creator in the days of your youth
Last Line:
And god give you chastity knowledge and truth
DMI number:
9658
669.
Riches if more than can be fairly borne
First Line:
Riches if more than can be fairly borne
Last Line:
Engender pride and puff us up with scorn
DMI number:
30330
670.
Rise and rejoice all ye that mourn
First Line:
Rise and rejoice all ye that mourn
Last Line:
To eternity
DMI number:
43485
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