God knows Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
““Full is my heart of revelry and grace." But suddenly he fell in grievous case; For ever the latter end of joy is woe. God knows that worldly joys do swiftly go; And if a rhetorician could but write, He in some chronicle might well indite And mark it down as sovereign in degree.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 1387
Joy is fleeting; happiness often turns to sorrow, reminding us of life's impermanence.
In simple terms: Joy fades quickly.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments now.
Themes
impermanence
joy
woe
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- celebrations
- spiritual contemplation
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
medieval literature
philosophy of happiness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for inevitable change?
- What practices sustain lasting happiness?
A Different Perspective
Not all joy ends in woe; some end peacefully.
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