The life so short, the craft so long to learn.
GEOFFREY CHAUCERThere’s no workman, whatsoever he be, That may both work well and hastily.
More Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes
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He is gentle that doeth gentle deeds.
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What’s said is said and goes upon its way Like it or not, repent it as you may.
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Forbid us something, and that thing we desire.
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Death is the end of every worldly pain.
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Abstinence is approved of God.
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If a man really loves a woman, of course he wouldn’t marry her for the world if he were not quite sure that he was the best person she could possibly marry.
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Certain, when I was born, so long ago, Death drew the tap of life and let it flow; And ever since the tap has done its task, And now there’s little but an empty cask.
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Great peace is found in little busy-ness.
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A yokel mind loves stories from of old, Being the kind it can repeat and hold.
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Patience is a conquering virtue.
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Make a virtue of necessity.
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Mercy surpasses justice.
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A love grown old is not the love once new.
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The greatest scholars are not usually the wisest people.
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Look up on high, and thank the God of all.
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