Anon Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer

“Love will not be constrain'd by mastery. When mast'ry comes, the god of love anon Beateth his wings, and, farewell, he is gone. Love is a thing as any spirit free.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer — Download Open image

“Love will not be constrain'd by mastery. When mast'ry comes, the god of love anon Beateth his wings, and, farewell, he is gone. Love is a thing as any spirit free.”

Geoffrey Chaucer

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