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“Ne nevere mo ne lakked hire pite; Tendre-herted, slydynge of corage; But trewely, I kan nat telle hire age.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
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““Ne nevere mo ne lakked hire pite; Tendre-herted, slydynge of corage; But trewely, I kan nat telle hire age.””

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 14th century

The speaker laments aging, feeling timid yet courageous, unable to fully express his years.

In simple terms: Aging brings mixed feelings and silence.

Key Takeaway

Accept aging with honesty.

Themes

mortality self expression

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • elderly reflections
  • self‑assessment
  • poetic confession

Key Concepts

medieval literature personal introspection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does fear of aging reveal about self?
  • How can one voice hidden feelings?
A Different Perspective

Language may obscure true emotion.

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