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1231.
Self-preservation is the first of laws
First Line:
Self-preservation is the first of laws
Last Line:
To cut for them when self-defence requires it
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
20392
1232.
Serve God that made you whilst you have your breath
First Line:
Serve God that made you whilst you have your breath
Last Line:
And give not heed to every idle story
DMI number:
36722
1233.
Serve the lord with perfect heart
First Line:
Serve the lord with perfect heart
Last Line:
When death shall end your days
DMI number:
9640
1234.
Set not a fool in judgment wise men guide
First Line:
Set not a fool in judgment wise men guide
Last Line:
They never know what's good who never learn
DMI number:
30343
1235.
Set your stool in the sun
First Line:
Set your stool in the sun
Last Line:
When one knave goes another will come
DMI number:
8202
1236.
Severe decrees may keep our tongues in awe
First Line:
Severe decrees may keep our tongues in awe
Last Line:
Your crimes and your own conscience be your hell
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
5532
1237.
Shall I show you
First Line:
Shall I show you
Last Line:
But set a light up to show men hell
Author:
Thomas Middleton (Absolute)
DMI number:
14645
1238.
Shall I thus fall I will not no my tears
First Line:
Shall I thus fall I will not no my tears
Last Line:
He conquers best conquers his lewd desires
Author:
Nathan Field (Absolute) & John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
14478
1239.
Shall knaves and fools command the world's applause
First Line:
Shall knaves and fools command the world's applause
Last Line:
Or C---r's b---day muse or B----l's lungs
DMI number:
22746
1240.
See the busy insect train
First Line:
See the busy insect train
Last Line:
Some moral lesson to improve your mind
DMI number:
33452
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