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Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes

Biography: Geoffrey Chaucer is known for writing "The Canterbury Tales." Born in ... more Biography: Geoffrey Chaucer is known for writing "The Canterbury Tales." Born in London around 1343, he was a poet, author, and diplomat. Chaucer's work significantly influenced English literature, blending humor, critique, and vivid storytelling. His diverse career included roles in the royal court and military service. less
"The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Learning, Time
"When April with its sweet showers has..."
Tags: Nature, Poetry, Renewal, Seasons, Rebirth
"For love is blynd alday and may nat see"
Tags: Love, Perception, Emotion, Romantic, Blindness
"He was a verray, parfit, gentil knight"
Tags: Literature, Virtue, Honor, Nobility, Chaucer
"Woe to him that's bystander to his own distress"
Tags: Self-awareness, Self-reflection, Suffering, Inaction, Emotional turmoil
"He that hath light may hide it"
Tags: Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, Enlightenment, Light
"Forbid us something and that thing we desire"
Tags: Motivation, Human nature, Psychology, Curiosity, Behavior
"He that sleeps feels not the toothache"
Tags: Well-being, Pain, Suffering, Comfort, Health
"The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb"
Tags: Wisdom, Strategy, Deception, Silence, Foresight
"Radix malorum est cupiditas"
Tags: Morality, Money, Quote, Evil, Greed
"There's never a new fashion but it's old"
Tags: History, Nostalgia, Fashion, Timeless, Style
"Many a true word is spoken in jest "
Tags: Wisdom, Truth, Humor, Reality, Expression
"Great harm proceeds from too much faith "
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Faith, Belief, Trust
"And though he were untruste, be diligent"
Tags: Perseverance, Determination, Responsibility, Integrity, Trust
"Flee from the crowd and dwell with truthfulness"
Tags: Authenticity, Truth, Introspection, Self-reflection, Peace
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