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1.
But true and faithful's sure to lose
First Line:
But true and faithful's sure to lose
Last Line:
None rise so high as from the halter
DMI number:
39814
2.
For loyalty is still the same
First Line:
For loyalty is still the same
Last Line:
Although it be not shined upon
DMI number:
39813
3.
For those who heretofore sought private holes
First Line:
For those who heretofore sought private holes
Last Line:
With all their utmost vigour to be damned
Author:
Samuel Butler (Absolute)
DMI number:
30078
4.
Honour in the breech is lodged
First Line:
Honour in the breech is lodged
Last Line:
Hurts honour than deep wounds before
DMI number:
31551
5.
I with reason chose
First Line:
I with reason chose
Last Line:
Those win the day that win the race
Author:
Samuel Butler (Absolute)
DMI number:
31552
6.
That man is sure to lose
First Line:
That man is sure to lose
Last Line:
Tis thrown away in being maintained
DMI number:
39684
7.
The greatest virtue oftenest lies
First Line:
The greatest virtue oftenest lies
Last Line:
In bodies of the middle size
DMI number:
9574