Skip to content

Animal Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer

“It is nought good a sleping hound to wake.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
Download Open image
“It is nought good a sleping hound to wake.”

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 14th century

A sleeping dog is harmless; waking it brings trouble.

In simple terms: Waking a sleeping dog causes problems.

Key Takeaway

Avoid unnecessary disturbance.

Themes

caution peace conflict

Mood

calm warning

Type

proverbial advice

When to use this quote

  • pet care
  • conflict resolution
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

animal behavior metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the disturbance worth the outcome?
  • When should you intervene?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes waking a calm situation can create unnecessary conflict.

2.5 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Geoffrey Chaucer

Explore all 217 Geoffrey Chaucer quotes

More Animal quotes

Browse all 13,457 Animal quotes