Quotes by Geoffrey Chaucer

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For love is blynd.

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This noble ensample to his sheep he yaf,
That first he wroghte, and afterward he taughte.

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Filth and old age, I’m sure you will agree, are powerful wardens upon chastity.

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Therfore bihoveth hire a ful long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.

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Curteis he was, lowely, and servysable,
And carf biforn his fader at the table.

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Now welcome, somer, with thy sonne softe,
That hast this wintres wedres overshake.

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For he that naught n’ assaieth, naught n’ acheveth.