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121.
Thus nature gives us let it check our pride
First Line:
Thus nature gives us let it check our pride
Last Line:
And makes a patriot as it makes a knave
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28038
122.
Thought is the tyrant of the soul
First Line:
Thought is the tyrant of the soul
Last Line:
Creep to the vestal's bed
DMI number:
25375
123.
To thee fair maid a dog I send
First Line:
To thee fair maid a dog I send
Last Line:
And only to Alexis sleep
DMI number:
18833
124.
Tis strange that sex should most obey
First Line:
Tis strange that sex should most obey
Last Line:
Persuaded once out of his name
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22793
125.
To close Lorenzo spite of all my pains
First Line:
To close Lorenzo spite of all my pains
Last Line:
Or all is nothing or that prize is all
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
37108
126.
Twas in the famous Sabine grove
First Line:
Twas in the famous Sabine grove
Last Line:
For praise may never sink to scorn
DMI number:
33444
127.
True wisdom planted in the hearts of kings
First Line:
True wisdom planted in the hearts of kings
Last Line:
Being by her own reflection made more bright
DMI number:
41612
128.
Unhappy man who through successive years
First Line:
Unhappy man who through successive years
Last Line:
The glittering gem our fleeting life is over
Author:
John Pomfret (Absolute)
DMI number:
9937
129.
Two principles in human nature reign
First Line:
Two principles in human nature reign
Last Line:
Ascribe all good to their improper ill
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28220
130.
Treason does never prosper what's the reason
First Line:
Treason does never prosper what's the reason
Last Line:
Why when it prospers none dare call it treason
Author:
Sir John Harington (Confident)
DMI number:
17138
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