Maxioms by Geoffrey Chaucer
His studie was but litel on the Bible.
His studie was but litel on the Bible.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.
Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.
Therefore it behooveth hire a full long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.
Therefore it behooveth hire a full long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.
The first vertue, sone, if thou wilt lerne,
Is to restreyne and kepen wel thy tonge.
The first vertue, sone, if thou wilt lerne,
Is to restreyne and kepen wel thy tonge.