Thomas Urquhart (Томас Эркарт)

Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 9. That a courtesie ought to be conferred soone, and with a good will

NO man will from his heart owe that, which was
Extorted by meere importunity,
Without regard of true desert; because
It seemes to have beene giv'n unwillingly:
Who distributes his benefits that way,
Needs not then wait for a gratification
From him, whom he hath dulled with delay,
And tortured with grievous expectation;
For we acknowledge gifts according to
Th'intent of him, who doth the same bestow.

1. Epigrams. The Second Booke. № 22. A very ready way to goodnesse, and true VVisedome
2. Epigrams. The Second Booke. № 24. No man should glory too much in the flourishing verdure of his Youth
3. Epigrams. The Second Booke. № 43. That inconveniences ought to be regarded to before hand
4. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 5. A certaine ancient philosopher did hereby insi∣nuate, how necessary a thing the administrati∣on of iustice was: and to be alwaies vigilant in the judicious di∣stribution of punishment, and recompence
5. Epigrams. The First Booke. № 22. Why covetous, and too ambitious men prove not so thankfull, as others for received favours

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