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871.
Thus quibbling thieves evade the charge
First Line:
Thus quibbling thieves evade the charge
Last Line:
We know they're guilty by their tricks
DMI number:
30808
872.
Thus the vain alchemist in promise bold
First Line:
Thus the vain alchemist in promise bold
Last Line:
To save a little oil to cure the itch
DMI number:
30800
873.
Thus to the smith it is not fair
First Line:
Thus to the smith it is not fair
Last Line:
Make your own pipe tis no such arduous task
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27680
874.
Thus wisdom is to sloth too great a slave
First Line:
Thus wisdom is to sloth too great a slave
Last Line:
None are so busy as the fool and knave
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
6019
875.
Thy chance is doubtful and as yet
First Line:
Thy chance is doubtful and as yet
Last Line:
Let them that know thee judges be
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9877
876.
Thy flesh thou lovest as if it were
First Line:
Thy flesh thou lovest as if it were
Last Line:
Of what regard it ought to be
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10209
877.
Thy fortunes have been very bad
First Line:
Thy fortunes have been very bad
Last Line:
A good conclusion will ensue
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9913
878.
Thy hopes and fears are always such
First Line:
Thy hopes and fears are always such
Last Line:
Instructs thee how to manage these
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10197
879.
Thy lot no answer will bestow
First Line:
Thy lot no answer will bestow
Last Line:
That with a blank thou answered art
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10214
880.
Tis best the middle way to keep
First Line:
Tis best the middle way to keep
Last Line:
Contract your sails nor trust the wind
Author:
William Oldisworth (Speculation)
DMI number:
12103
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