Maxioms by Geoffrey Chaucer
But Cristes loore, and his Apostles twelve
He taughte, but first he folowed it hymselfe.
But Cristes loore, and his Apostles twelve
He taughte, but first he folowed it hymselfe.
His studie was but litel on the Bible.
His studie was but litel on the Bible.
Experience, though non auctoritee
Were in this world, is right ynough to me
To speke of wo read more
Experience, though non auctoritee
Were in this world, is right ynough to me
To speke of wo that is in mariage. . . .
Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche.
And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche.
