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241.
The stare escaped that was at point to die
First Line:
The stare escaped that was at point to die
Last Line:
Fear the stork's luck as well as hope the stare's
DMI number:
42006
242.
The treacherous fortune of a royal crown
First Line:
The treacherous fortune of a royal crown
Last Line:
Keeps still in prospect of the safer shore
DMI number:
43278
243.
The wretched mortal who hath sense
First Line:
The wretched mortal who hath sense
Last Line:
And thus the world goes round
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8018
244.
There is a tax which must be paid to fate
First Line:
There is a tax which must be paid to fate
Last Line:
Away she mounts into her native skies
Author:
H. Denne (Speculation)
DMI number:
3896
245.
There is a tide in the affairs of men
First Line:
There is a tide in the affairs of men
Last Line:
Is bound in shallows and in miseries
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
9371
246.
They say the world is like a byass bowl
First Line:
They say the world is like a byass bowl
Last Line:
It into time's hazard and that devours all
DMI number:
41739
247.
Thieves may break locks and with your cash retire'
First Line:
Thieves may break locks and with your cash retire'
Last Line:
That is the only wealth for ever yours
DMI number:
27421
248.
Think not by rigorous judgment seized
First Line:
Think not by rigorous judgment seized
Last Line:
And face the flash that melts the ball
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
9976
249.
Thou too young Cleonor wert seized by fate
First Line:
Thou too young Cleonor wert seized by fate
Last Line:
Snatched in an angry wave her blooming prey
DMI number:
39273
250.
Though all the boisterous waves of fortune roll
First Line:
Though all the boisterous waves of fortune roll
Last Line:
Would with Maria live or with her die
Author:
William Congreve (Absolute)
DMI number:
6241
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