“Through their kisses and caresses they experienced a joy and wonder the equal of which has never been known or heard of. But I shall be silent...; for the rarest and most delectable pleasures are those which are hinted at,… — 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 you do not boldly build a strong foundation, you cannot hope to build successfully upon it. They say that the most difficult part is crossing the threshold. I wish to teach you about love, for I… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share
“Because no one has ever seen a woman behave so wrongly as to ask a man to love her, unless she were more deranged than the next person. I would be a proven fool if I ever spoke a word that would bring me reproach. If he were to learn it from my mouth, I think he would lose esteem… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share
“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 man, however powerful and rich, who isn't blamed if he is mean? And who, though not appreciated for his many other qualities, doesn't earn praise by his generosity? Liberality on its own makes a worthy man;… — Chrétien de Troyes Copy Share
“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
