What means this folly, now to brave it so

What means this folly, now to brave it so,
And then to use submission?
Is that a friend that straight can play the foe?
Who loves on such condition?

Though briars breed roses, none the briar affect;
But with the flower are pleased.
Love only loves delight and soft respect:
He must not be diseased.

These thorny passions spring from barren breasts,
Or such as need much weeding.
Love only loves delight and soft respect;
But sends them not home bleeding.

Command thy humour, strive to give content,
And shame not love's profession.
Of kindness never any could repent
That made choice with discretion.