The wildest hath not such a heart as you. Run when you will, the story shall be changed: Apollo flies, and Daphne holds the chase; The dove pursues the griffin; the mild hind Makes speed to catch the tiger; bootless speed, When cowardice pursues and valour flies.
Mr. William Shakespeare: A midsummer night's dream. The merchant of Venice. As you like it. The taming of the shrew (ed. 1767)