He yaf nat of that text a pulled hen, That seith that hunters ben nat hooly men.
Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (describing the Monk's disregard for monastic rules)
c. 1387-1400
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Humorous"And as for me, I love a lusty lyf, And in my bed I love a lusty wyf."
Controversial"For if a man be ryche, he hath no drede, To have a wyf that is bothe fair and yong."
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Humorous"For if a man be trewe in his entent, He may nat faille of his felicitee."
Controversial