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81.
Two distant ranks of men in knowledge near
First Line:
Two distant ranks of men in knowledge near
Last Line:
A beggar often reads whilst marquis spells
DMI number:
36887
82.
Virtue and vice two mighty powers
First Line:
Virtue and vice two mighty powers
Last Line:
Vowed never to speak to vice again
DMI number:
25274
83.
Want can edge wit and sciences inspire
First Line:
Want can edge wit and sciences inspire
Last Line:
That they must starve who only dream of gold
DMI number:
23404
84.
Want is the scorn of every wealthy fool
First Line:
Want is the scorn of every wealthy fool
Last Line:
And wit in rags is turned to ridicule
DMI number:
40303
85.
What and how great the virtue and the art
First Line:
What and how great the virtue and the art
Last Line:
Let us be fixed and our own masters still
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
31545
86.
Were I a stranger how amazed I'd be
First Line:
Were I a stranger how amazed I'd be
Last Line:
Into the sacred lodge you'll me admit
DMI number:
21696
87.
When Butler needy wretch was still alive
First Line:
When Butler needy wretch was still alive
Last Line:
He asked for bread and he received a stone
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
32440
88.
When knaves contrive and fools believe
First Line:
When knaves contrive and fools believe
Last Line:
And never see their children more
DMI number:
36835
89.
When old Elijah as the scriptures say
First Line:
When old Elijah as the scriptures say
Last Line:
My wit I leave thee but I have no cloak
DMI number:
24603
90.
When poverty and ill success
First Line:
When poverty and ill success
Last Line:
From future hopes of peace in heaven
DMI number:
36866
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