Maxioms by Geoffrey Chaucer
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
Nature vicarye of the Almighty Lord.
Nature vicarye of the Almighty Lord.
Yet in oure asshen olde is fyr yreke.
Yet in oure asshen olde is fyr yreke.
For gold in phisik is a cordial;
Therefore he lovede gold in special.
For gold in phisik is a cordial;
Therefore he lovede gold in special.
