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31. He that performs not what he ought but doth the same neglect

First Line:
He that performs not what he ought but doth the same neglect
Last Line:
For one wise man with hoary hairs three dozen fools I know
Author:
Samuel Rowlands (Absolute)
DMI number:
23385

32. Honour's a blast a bubble nought but air

First Line:
Honour's a blast a bubble nought but air
Last Line:
It's often often tossed till all is lost that's good
DMI number:
42716

33. Honour's a toy

First Line:
Honour's a toy
Last Line:
Is not at leisure
DMI number:
42795

34. In all thy talk be moderation had

First Line:
In all thy talk be moderation had
Last Line:
The mean is best and all extremes are bad
DMI number:
30334

35. In things of moment on yourself depend

First Line:
In things of moment on yourself depend
Last Line:
And servants very seldom prove sincere
DMI number:
30363

36. In summer labour like the painful ant

First Line:
In summer labour like the painful ant
Last Line:
Now bathe yourselves in rivers clear
DMI number:
23485

37. In gold and silver what unseen deceit

First Line:
In gold and silver what unseen deceit
Last Line:
And brothers all the ties of nature break
DMI number:
30323

38. Inter the dead and never dare disclose

First Line:
Inter the dead and never dare disclose
Last Line:
The wrath of heaven attends such crimes as those
DMI number:
30345

39. If Candlemas Day be fair and bright

First Line:
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Last Line:
Winter is gone and will not come again
DMI number:
23471

40. If the partridge had but the woodcock thigh

First Line:
If the partridge had but the woodcock thigh
Last Line:
Twould be the best bird ever sat in a nest
DMI number:
23486