Be good Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
“If love be good, from whence cometh my woe?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, c. 1380
If love is good, why does it bring sorrow?
In simple terms: Good love can cause pain.
Key Takeaway
Question love's paradox.
Themes
love
paradox
human emotion
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- spiritual reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love both joyful and painful?
- Can love be truly good without sorrow?
A Different Perspective
May ignore cultural context of medieval love.
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