Skip to content

Inspirational Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer

“For tyme ylost may nought recovered be.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
Download Open image
“For tyme ylost may nought recovered be.”

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 1400

Time lost cannot be recovered, urging mindful use of moments.

In simple terms: Lost time cannot be regained.

Key Takeaway

Value each moment.

Themes

time regret mindfulness impermanence

Mood

reflective somber

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily planning
  • goal setting
  • mindful practice
  • prioritizing
  • time management

Key Concepts

medieval literature human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments have you wasted?
  • How can you reclaim lost time?
A Different Perspective

People often underestimate time's scarcity.

3.6 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Geoffrey Chaucer

Explore all 217 Geoffrey Chaucer quotes

More Inspirational quotes

Browse all 114,613 Inspirational quotes