He was a verray, parfit praktisour.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Doctor of Physic. The irony is 'weird' given the often dubious medical practices of the era and the Doctor's love of gold.
c. 1387-1400
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"The Firste Moevere of the cause above, Whan he first made the faire cheyne of love, Greet was theffect, and heigh was his entente."
Controversial"And evere he rood the hyndreste of oure route."
Humorous"He was a maister of his craft, I dar wel seye."
Strange & Unusual"Of remedies of love he knew al chaunce, / And everich of hem knew he bet than his page."
Strange & Unusual"For if a man be trewe in his entent, He may nat faille of his felicitee."
Controversial