Maxioms by Geoffrey Chaucer
Thanne is it wysdom, as thynketh me,
To maken vertu of necessite,
And take it weel, that read more
Thanne is it wysdom, as thynketh me,
To maken vertu of necessite,
And take it weel, that we may not eschu,
And namely that that to us alle is due.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
He koude songes make and well endite.
He koude songes make and well endite.
His studie was but litel on the Bible.
His studie was but litel on the Bible.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
