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141.
O wit to human minds the dangerous lure
First Line:
O wit to human minds the dangerous lure
Last Line:
Perverse opponent to the Christian name
DMI number:
36282
142.
Of all the wonders since the world began
First Line:
Of all the wonders since the world began
Last Line:
When all fools write to think no more of rhyme
Author:
John Wilmot (Speculation)
DMI number:
6424
143.
Of Roman empresses the heads and tails
First Line:
Of Roman empresses the heads and tails
Last Line:
And ladies in high life are Messalinas
DMI number:
36031
144.
Oh wonder of thy sex where can we see
First Line:
Oh wonder of thy sex where can we see
Last Line:
But what you wish as soon as wished obtain
DMI number:
43666
145.
Old poets sing that beasts did dance
First Line:
Old poets sing that beasts did dance
Last Line:
Wise Pembroke's asses brayed
DMI number:
35077
146.
Oh father says Dick could you taste the delight
First Line:
Oh father says Dick could you taste the delight
Last Line:
A satirical scourger or flattering tool
DMI number:
30965
147.
Once more shall I take up the lyre
First Line:
Once more shall I take up the lyre
Last Line:
Old women for swiss grenadiers
DMI number:
35596
148.
Our mirthful age to all extremes a prey
First Line:
Our mirthful age to all extremes a prey
Last Line:
No fool so stupid but he aims at wit
DMI number:
30565
149.
Our public buildings to defend
First Line:
Our public buildings to defend
Last Line:
We now want sharp conductors
DMI number:
36038
150.
Our want with this philosophy doth well
First Line:
Our want with this philosophy doth well
Last Line:
Each noble mind bestows upon itself
DMI number:
17240
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