Note 30:2 — INTRODUCTION.[vii:1]
Andrew P. (Andrew Preston) Peabody translation
Simonides is said to have been the first poet who eulogized the subjects of his verse from mercenary motives. As his panegyrics had great poetical merit, and were much sought and well paid for, yet with few expressions of gratitude, he was wont to say that his chest of money was full, the chest designed for thanks empty.