Forbid us something, and that thing we desire.
GEOFFREY CHAUCERIn April the sweet showers fall And pierce the drought of March to the root, and all The veins are bathed in liquor of such power As brings about the engendering of the flower.
More Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes
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Many small make a great.
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Love will not be constrain’d by mastery. When mast’ry comes, the god of love anon Beateth his wings, and, farewell, he is gone. Love is a thing as any spirit free.
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Habit maketh no monk, ne wearing of gilt spurs maketh no knight.
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We little know the things for which we pray.
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Mercy surpasses justice.
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If love be good, from whence cometh my woe?
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He is gentle that doeth gentle deeds.
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Patience is a conquering virtue.
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Full wise is he that can himself know.
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Time and tide wait for no man.
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There’s no workman, whatsoever he be, That may both work well and hastily.
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There’s never a new fashion but it’s old.
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People can die of mere imagination.
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In general, women desire to rule over their husbands and lovers, to be the authority above them.
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One flesh they are; and one flesh, so I’d guess, Has but one heart, come grief or happiness.
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