“You who are wise in the ways of Love, who faithfully adhere to the customs and usages of his court and have never violated his injunctions no matter what the consequences, tell me: is it possible to behold the object… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“Lovers do not realize what they are doing when they conceal their feelings from one another. It is not easy to love, and if… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“Because no one has ever seen a woman behave so wrongly as to ask a man to love her, unless she were more deranged… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“When it hurts and destroys its follower, Love is worse than Hatred.” — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“Potem dobywa nagiego i przetrzymawszy chwilkę w dłoni wkłada z powrotem do pochwy. Wiedzcie, że pięknie mu z mieczem u boku, a jeszcze piękniej… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“[G]enerosity... is the mistress and queen that gives lustre to every virtue, as it is not hard to prove. Where could one find a… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“My good sir, is she your daughter then?' 'Yes, but don't pay any attention to what she says,' said the lord. 'She's a child… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“Through their kisses and caresses they experienced a joy and wonder the equal of which has never been known or heard of. But I… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“...the most delightful and choicest pleasure is that which is hinted at, but never told.” — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“For sorrow to which one gives voice is worth nothing if it does not touch the heart.” — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image
“I'd rather be torn limb from limb than have our love remembered like that of Tristan and Isolde, which has become a source of… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share Image