A Collection of Emblemes, Ancient and Moderne / Quickened With Metrical Illustrations, Both Morall and Divine, Etc.

by George Wither

The Laureat head, upon the Pillar set,

Thus signifies; And that Bay-wreath doth show

That constant Wisdome will the conquest get,

When giddy Policie prevailes not so.

If, therefore, thou desirest to be taught,

Propose good Ends with honest Meanes thereto,

And therein Constant be, till thou hast brought

To perfect end, that Worke, thou hast to doe.

Let neither flatt'ring Pleasures, nor Disgrace,

Nor scoffing Censures, nor the cunning Sleights