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Woord is but wynd; leff woord and tak the dede.

“Woord is but wynd; leff woord and tak the dede.” quote by John Lydgate
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“Woord is but wynd; leff woord and tak the dede.”

John Lydgate

About This Quote

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

The line plays on words, suggesting that speech is fleeting like wind, and that words and deeds are interchangeable, emphasizing the transience of language.

In simple terms: Words are fleeting, like wind, and linked to actions.

Key Takeaway

Choose words and actions wisely.

Themes

language impermanence action

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily conversations
  • public speaking
  • writing

Key Concepts

philosophy poetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance words and deeds?
  • When do words become actions?
A Different Perspective

May be obscure for modern readers.

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