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

Vpon his backe, mount up and ride;

But, if thou finde thy selfe to weake,

Forbeare him, lest thy necke he breake.

In many things, the worse thou art,

By thy despayring, fainting heart;

And, oft, thy labour, and thy cost,

For want of hopefulnesse, is lost.

This indiscretion to prevent,