The greatest scholars are not usually the wisest people.
GEOFFREY CHAUCERIn the stars is written the death of every man.
More Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes
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Men love newfangleness.
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And she was fair as is the rose in May.
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Woe to the cook whose sauce has no sting.
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Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
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Many a true word is spoken in jest.
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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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With empty hand no man can lure a hawk.
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Mercy surpasses justice.
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And so it is in politics, dear brother, Each for himself alone, there is no other.
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The devil can only destroy those who are already on their way to damnation.
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He is gentle that doeth gentle deeds.
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If love be good, from whence cometh my woe?
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The guilty think all talk is of themselves.
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Filth and old age, I’m sure you will agree, are powerful wardens upon chastity.
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What is better than wisdom? Woman. And what is better than a good woman? Nothing.
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