purchaseth

For generosity is not his neighbour; nor hath it sojourned near him; but generosity goeth wherever he goeth: He is a man who purchaseth praise with his wealth, and who knoweth that the periods of Fortune revolve.

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

For because virtue does not only render men prudent, just, and good, both in their words and deeds, but also oftentimes purchaseth to them honor and power, therefore they call likewise these by that name.

Essays and Miscellanies 2004

Everything will it give YOU, if YE worship it, the new idol: thus it purchaseth the lustre of your virtue, and the glance of your proud eyes.

Thus spake Zarathustra; A book for all and none 2001

Now, be it so that Christ purchaseth all things for us, to be bestowed on this condition, that we do believe it, then I affirm that, —

The Death of Death in the Death of Christ 1616-1683 1967

The old bibliopole De Bury flattered himself that he admired wisdom because it purchaseth such vast delight.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 Various

I doubt not but all theeves, and such as have a good judgement, will preferre their owne lucre and gain above all things in the world, and above their vengeance, which purchaseth damage to divers persons.

The Golden Asse Lucius Apuleius

Thou art carried throughout the world by land and sea, but thou goest to the wealthiest men; in England art thou born, but it is said that thou art but ill governed, for Trick, who hath much money, is made regent of thy staple; at his will he taketh it to foreign lands, where he purchaseth his own gain to our harm.

Medieval People Eileen Edna Power 1914

And giveth to his children clothing, meat and drink as their age requireth, and purchaseth lands and heritage for his children, and ceaseth not to make it more and more.

Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus Robert Steele 1902

And yet sinneth he more that doth or purchaseth shame, villany or hurt to another wrongfully, or counselleth or helpeth to grieve another for to avenge him.

The Golden Legend, vol. 1 1230-1298 1900

[133] The scripture likewise saith: "Self-will engendereth punishment, and necessity purchaseth a crown."

The Life of Our most Holy Father S. Benedict c. 540-604 1898