One flesh they are; and one flesh, so I’d guess, Has but one heart, come grief or happiness.
GEOFFREY CHAUCERMercy surpasses justice.
More Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes
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And gladly would he learn and gladly teach.
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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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There’s never a new fashion but it’s old.
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If gold rusts, what then can iron do?
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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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In 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.
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Habit maketh no monk, ne wearing of gilt spurs maketh no knight.
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The devil can only destroy those who are already on their way to damnation.
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Men love newfangleness.
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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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Make a virtue of necessity.
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Look up on high, and thank the God of all.
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If were not foolish young, were foolish old.
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Patience is a conquering virtue.
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