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Poem by Thomas Urquhart


Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 18. Of the covetous, and perverse inclinati∣on of the greatest part of Man∣kind


WHen profit goes with vertue, we respect her,
So that her very foot-steps we adore:
But if she walke alone, then we neglect her,
And will not wait upon her any more:
So basely 'gainst their consciences, most men
Descend from honour, to attend on gaine.



Thomas Urquhart


Thomas Urquhart's other poems:
  1. Epigrams. The Second Booke. № 25. That vertue is of greater worth, then knowledge. to a speculative Philosopher
  2. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 12. An vprightly zealous, and truly devout man is strong enough against all temptations
  3. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 35. To a Gentleman, who was extreamly offen∣ded at the defamatory speeches of a base detractor
  4. Epigrams. The First Booke. № 17. The expression of a contented mind in povertie
  5. Epigrams. The Second Booke. № 24. No man should glory too much in the flourishing verdure of his Youth


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