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.
GEOFFREY CHAUCERThere’s never a new fashion but it’s old.
More Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes
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We little know the things for which we pray.
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If were not foolish young, were foolish old.
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I am not the rose, but I have lived near the rose.
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Habit maketh no monk, ne wearing of gilt spurs maketh no knight.
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Look up on high, and thank the God of all.
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He is gentle that doeth gentle deeds.
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Forbid us something, and that thing we desire.
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And gladly would he learn and gladly teach.
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In love there is but little rest.
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Time lost, as men may see, For nothing may recovered be.
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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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Time and tide wait for no man.
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Full wise is he that can himself know.
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Great peace is found in little busy-ness.
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Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
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