Geoffrey Chaucer — "And al be that he was a worthy man, He loved gold in special."
And al be that he was a worthy man, He loved gold in special.
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The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (describing the Doctor of Physic's love for gold, a subtle critique of his priorities)
Date: c. 1387-1400
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