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1.
From lofty themes from thoughts that soared on high
First Line:
From lofty themes from thoughts that soared on high
Last Line:
While blooming Cecil's self remains unsung
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
1355
2.
Is thy ambition sweating for a rhyme
First Line:
Is thy ambition sweating for a rhyme
Last Line:
A fool at forty is a fool indeed
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
38345
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Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
First Line:
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
Last Line:
Give peace in hand and promise bliss to come
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32450
4.
On this last labour this me closing strain
First Line:
On this last labour this me closing strain
Last Line:
At will to raise or hush the civil storm
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32452
5.
Ye vain desist from your erroneous strife
First Line:
Ye vain desist from your erroneous strife
Last Line:
Brave men would act though scandal should ensue
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
27070