Aristotle was most excellent in vse of this figure, for he neuer propones any allegation, or makes any surmise, but he yeelds a reason or cause to fortifie and proue it, which geues it great credit.
"The Arte of English Poesie"
George Puttenham
As the Father is already well pleased with his death and sufferings, so he propones and holds him out in the gospel, that you may be as well pleased with him as he is.
"The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning"
Hugh Binning
One man propones honour to himself, another pleasure, and a third riches, and the most part seek all of them, some accommodation and satisfaction in a present world.
"The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning"
Hugh Binning