Tis not for us to warn a wilful sinner; We stay him not, but let him run his course, Till by misfortunes rous'd, his conscience wakes, And prompts him to appease th' offended gods.
The keen spirit seizes the prompt occasion.
Such evil deeds could religion prompt.
Oh, I am a prompt person!
Urgent necessity prompts many to do things.
Urgent necessity prompts many to do things, at the very thoughts of which they perhaps would start at other times.