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“Thus with hir fader for a certeyn space Dwelleth this flour of wyfly pacience, That neither by hir wordes ne hir face Biforn the folk, ne eek in her absence, Ne shewed she that hir was doon offence.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
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“Thus with hir fader for a certeyn space Dwelleth this flour of wyfly pacience, That neither by hir wordes ne hir face Biforn the folk, ne eek in her absence, Ne shewed she that hir was doon offence.”

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.

The speaker laments a lover’s silence and lack of communication, suggesting emotional distance.

In simple terms: A lover’s silence causes pain.

Key Takeaway

Communicate feelings openly.

Themes

love communication loneliness misunderstanding

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • emotional expression

Key Concepts

courtly love medieval poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents honest dialogue in relationships?
  • How can silence be interpreted differently?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be protective rather than neglectful.

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