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1381.
The chance which thou obtained hast
First Line:
The chance which thou obtained hast
Last Line:
That it be always well employed
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10219
1382.
The charms which blooming beauty shows
First Line:
The charms which blooming beauty shows
Last Line:
Eternal constant pure
Author:
Thomas Fitzgerald (Absolute)
DMI number:
27289
1383.
The eagle's force subdues each bird that flies
First Line:
The eagle's force subdues each bird that flies
Last Line:
The wisest are with princes made but fools
DMI number:
32139
1384.
The elephant hath joints but none for courtesy
First Line:
The elephant hath joints but none for courtesy
Last Line:
His legs are more for necessity than flexure
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
14100
1385.
The evil spirit can't withstand
First Line:
The evil spirit can't withstand
Last Line:
When in danger call for aid
DMI number:
24944
1386.
The expression should be easy fancy high
First Line:
The expression should be easy fancy high
Last Line:
As though hard wrought may seem by chance to fall
Author:
John Sheffield (Absolute)
DMI number:
31523
1387.
The fair to folly easy to be led
First Line:
The fair to folly easy to be led
Last Line:
Trust no complexion too far with thy wife
DMI number:
41926
1388.
The farmer came the hooting guest
First Line:
The farmer came the hooting guest
Last Line:
Fools in derision follow fools
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
1769
1389.
The being once deluded doth not bate
First Line:
The being once deluded doth not bate
Last Line:
The credit to a better likelihood due
Author:
Cary [nee Tanfield] Elizabeth (Absolute)
DMI number:
14680
1390.
The best revenge is to reform our crimes
First Line:
The best revenge is to reform our crimes
Last Line:
Then time crowns sorrows sorrows sweeten times
DMI number:
40870
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