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1.
Lo when prosperity too much prevails
First Line:
Lo when prosperity too much prevails
Last Line:
They move in state all swollen with fortune's winds
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
17360
2.
Men clearly shew what harbours in their breast
First Line:
Men clearly shew what harbours in their breast
Last Line:
And highest fortunes hardest are to bear
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14521
3.
Those who delight in climbing high
First Line:
Those who delight in climbing high
Last Line:
Oft by a precipice do die
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
13449
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Though greater than the rest as of before
First Line:
Though greater than the rest as of before
Last Line:
Than from the second to the last of all
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14694