Maxioms by Geoffrey Chaucer
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
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. . . .
Yet in oure asshen olde is fyr yreke.
Yet in oure asshen olde is fyr yreke.
Hyt is not al golde that glareth.
Hyt is not al golde that glareth.
Habit maketh no monke, ne wearing of guilt spurs maketh no
knight.
Habit maketh no monke, ne wearing of guilt spurs maketh no
knight.
