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1281.
So blind we are our wishes are so vain
First Line:
So blind we are our wishes are so vain
Last Line:
That what we most desire proves most our pain
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
21399
1282.
Still blind to reason nature and his god
First Line:
Still blind to reason nature and his god
Last Line:
Nor sees his folly till it is too late
DMI number:
30791
1283.
Still urge king Lewis with speed say they go on
First Line:
Still urge king Lewis with speed say they go on
Last Line:
Tis best to be before you seem a foe
Author:
Thomas May (Absolute)
DMI number:
14582
1284.
Speak the speech I pray you as I pronounced
First Line:
Speak the speech I pray you as I pronounced
Last Line:
And shows a most pitiful ambition | In the fool that uses it
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
17169
1285.
Speak what thou knowst is right and scorn to use
First Line:
Speak what thou knowst is right and scorn to use
Last Line:
Who change their colour as they change their seat
DMI number:
30324
1286.
Supply the beggars wants without delay
First Line:
Supply the beggars wants without delay
Last Line:
Receive the exiled and conduct the blind
DMI number:
30314
1287.
Supply your promises with deeds
First Line:
Supply your promises with deeds
Last Line:
You know that painted meat no hunger feeds
Author:
John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:
17343
1288.
Sons hes bene ay exilit out of sicht
First Line:
Sons hes bene ay exilit out of sicht
Last Line:
His naikit fermouris garris hungry go to bed
DMI number:
30052
1289.
Some falls are means the happier to rise
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Some falls are means the happier to rise
Last Line:
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Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
14690
1290.
Some faults must be that his misfortunes drew
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Some faults must be that his misfortunes drew
Last Line:
But such as may deserve compassion too
Author:
John Sheffield (Absolute)
DMI number:
10460
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