But al be that he was a philosophre, / Yet hadde he but litel gold in cofre.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, an ironic observation on the Oxford Clerk's dedication to philosophy over worldly wealth.
c. 1387-1400
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Cross Reference
1 source
"Mordre wol out, certeyn, it wol nat fayle."
Controversial"He who is accustomed to this Sin of Gluttony may no Sin withstand. He must be in bondage to all vices, for it is in the Devil's hoard where he hides himself and takes his rest."
Shocking"Full weel she soong the service dyvyne, Entuned in hir nose ful semely."
Humorous"And in a word, she was a right good creature."
Controversial"He coude songes make and wel endite, Juste and eek daunce, and wel purtreye and write."
Humorous