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The venturing merchant in his mighty gains
First Line:
The venturing merchant in his mighty gains
Last Line:
Worth unregarded and neglected lyes
DMI number:
42615
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What's soon obtained we nauseously receive
First Line:
What's soon obtained we nauseously receive
Last Line:
And absent pleasures only do admire
Author:
William Burnaby (Speculation)
DMI number:
9679
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Whatever can nature's genuine wants relieve
First Line:
Whatever can nature's genuine wants relieve
Last Line:
But pride's insatiate lust no limits knows
DMI number:
10314