More Quotes by Geoffrey Chaucer
The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne.
He who accepts his poverty unhurt I'd say is rich although he lacked a shirt. But truly poor are they who whine and fret and covet what they cannot hope to get.
Time and tide wait for no man.
Forbid us something, and that thing we desire.
Strike while the iron is hot.
What is better than wisdom? Woman. And what is better than a good woman? Nothing.
All good things must come to an end.
The devil can only destroy those who are already on their way to damnation.
Patience is a conquering virtue.
It is nought good a sleping hound to wake.