“A whetstone is no carving instrument, And yet it maketh sharp the carving tool; And if you see my efforts wrongly spent, Eschew that course and learn out of my school; For thus the wise may profit by the fool, And edge his wit, and grow more keen and wary, For wisdom shines opposed to its contrary.”
William Shakespeare's play Troilus and Cressida is a tragic narrative that unfolds amidst the backdrop of the Trojan War. It delves into the complexities of love and loyalty, as well as the treachery and moral ambiguity that characterize human behavior. The story follows the romantic entanglement between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, a Greek captive, and examines the broader implications of their relationship within the larger conflict. more
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, writer, and philosopher, renowned for his seminal work 'The Canterbury Tales'. Born in 1343, Chaucer lived through the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, serving in various roles such as a courtier, diplomat, and civil servant. His writings reflect the social and cultural shifts of his era. more
“The latter end of joy is woe.”
“A yokel mind loves stories from of old, Being the kind it can repeat and hold.”
“Nothing is so silly as the expression of a man who is being complimented.”
“Time lost, as men may see, For nothing may recovered be.”
“But al be that he was a philosophre, Yet hadde he but litel gold in cofre.”