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“And as for me, thogh that I can but lyte, On bakes for to rede I me delyte, And to hem yeve I feyth and ful credence, And in myn herte have hem in reverence So hertely, that ther is game noon, That fro my bokes maketh me to goon, But hit be seldom, on the holyday; Save, certeynly, when that the…” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
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“And as for me, thogh that I can but lyte, On bakes for to rede I me delyte, And to hem yeve I feyth and ful credence, And in myn herte have hem in reverence So hertely, that ther is game noon, That fro my bokes maketh me to goon, But hit be seldom, on the holyday; Save, certeynly, when that the month of May Is comen, and that I here the foules singe, And that the floures ginnen for to springe, Farwel my book and my devocion.”

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A medieval prayer blends reverence, seasonal cycles, and personal devotion, reflecting hope and renewal.

In simple terms: Prayer mixes reverence and seasonal hope.

Key Takeaway

Embrace seasonal renewal in personal faith.

Themes

faith seasonality hope

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal worship
  • seasonal festivals
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

spirituality poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does season affect your spirit?
  • What rituals renew your hope?
A Different Perspective

Modern readers may miss linguistic nuance.

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