Investing Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer

“Forbede us thing, and that desiren we; Preesse on us faste, and thanne wol we flee. With daunger oute we al ourechaffare: Greet prees at market maketh dere ware, And too greet chepe is holdenat litel pris.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer — Download Open image

“Forbede us thing, and that desiren we; Preesse on us faste, and thanne wol we flee. With daunger oute we al ourechaffare: Greet prees at market maketh dere ware, And too greet chepe is holdenat litel pris.”

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