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A state well ruled the fame of kings doth raise
First Line:
A state well ruled the fame of kings doth raise
Last Line:
To guide than get to keep than conquer crowns
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14942
2.
All cowards must inconstant be of force
First Line:
All cowards must inconstant be of force
Last Line:
With bold designs none fearful breasts should trust
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14328
3.
Advancement now doth not attend desert
First Line:
Advancement now doth not attend desert
Last Line:
Whose virtue makes their vice more vile appear
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
13365
4.
After me let none whom greatness shrouds
First Line:
After me let none whom greatness shrouds
Last Line:
That which puffs up oft at the last overthrows
DMI number:
41282
5.
Ah be not those most miserable souls
First Line:
Ah be not those most miserable souls
Last Line:
They use not reason beasts have none at all
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
15044
6.
A worthy mind needs never to repent
First Line:
A worthy mind needs never to repent
Last Line:
Time cannot make a prey of virtuous deeds
DMI number:
41446
7.
And while they live we see their glorious actions
First Line:
And while they live we see their glorious actions
Last Line:
Huge are the cares that wait upon a crown
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
15906
8.
An enemy if it be well advised
First Line:
An enemy if it be well advised
Last Line:
Though seeming weak should never be despised
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14572
9.
And though some make us to be loathed of one
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And though some make us to be loathed of one
Last Line:
Than with the man whose mind all mercy wants
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14355
10.
As in fine fields weeds or fat earth abounds
First Line:
As in fine fields weeds or fat earth abounds
Last Line:
Great spirits must do great good or else great ill
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14967
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