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

Thou wouldst be lov'd; and, to that end,

Thou dost both Time, and Labour spend:

But, thou expect'st (as wee beleeve)

More Love, than thou dost meane to give.

If so thou then, art much to blame:

For, Love affects a muturall-flame;

Which, if it faile on either side,

Will never, long time, true abide.