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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.
Long Dodington in debt I long have sought
First Line:
Long Dodington in debt I long have sought
Last Line:
What most we wish with ease we fancy near
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32448
3.
Let high birth triumph what can be more great
First Line:
Let high birth triumph what can be more great
Last Line:
The fool or knave that wears a title lies
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
33707
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Not gaudy butterflies are Lico's game
First Line:
Not gaudy butterflies are Lico's game
Last Line:
Scarce meaner they who terms like these impose
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
37172
5.
Of folly vice disease men proud we see
First Line:
Of folly vice disease men proud we see
Last Line:
Like thee in worth hereditary shine
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
37168
6.
These all their care expend on outward show
First Line:
These all their care expend on outward show
Last Line:
The sloven and the fopling are the same
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
37171