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1021.
When nations raise an idiot to the throne
First Line:
When nations raise an idiot to the throne
Last Line:
He shows the people's weakness and his own
DMI number:
30783
1022.
When Nero Rome's imperial sceptre swayed
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When Nero Rome's imperial sceptre swayed
Last Line:
When boundless power supports a boundless will
DMI number:
30214
1023.
When infant nature had the world arrayed
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When infant nature had the world arrayed
Last Line:
In the brass-leaved book of fame which never decays
DMI number:
42774
1024.
When infants are born by experience we find
First Line:
When infants are born by experience we find
Last Line:
And with extasy spring to his arms
DMI number:
33461
1025.
When the loud laugh prevails at your expence
First Line:
When the loud laugh prevails at your expence
Last Line:
Frown not but laugh in concert with the rest
DMI number:
30769
1026.
Where art or power can prevail
First Line:
Where art or power can prevail
Last Line:
An emmet crowns your boast and you can add no more
DMI number:
33373
1027.
Where charity keeps open court
First Line:
Where charity keeps open court
Last Line:
To cure a sick despairing king
DMI number:
24967
1028.
Where hope is wanting wishes are in vain
First Line:
Where hope is wanting wishes are in vain
Last Line:
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Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
21405
1029.
When you love or speak of it
First Line:
When you love or speak of it
Last Line:
Heedless virgins you will gain
DMI number:
43598
1030.
When you promise friend Tom you should always take care
First Line:
When you promise friend Tom you should always take care
Last Line:
Not to give the bear skin till you've taken the bear
DMI number:
25856
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