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Flour Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer

“Of alle the floures in the mede, Than love I most these floures whyte and rede, Swiche as men callen daysies in our toun. . . . . Til that myn herte dye. . . . . That wel by reson men hit calle may The 'dayesye' or elles the 'ye of day,' The emperice and flour of floures alle. I pray to god that…” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
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“Of alle the floures in the mede, Than love I most these floures whyte and rede, Swiche as men callen daysies in our toun. . . . . Til that myn herte dye. . . . . That wel by reson men hit calle may The 'dayesye' or elles the 'ye of day,' The emperice and flour of floures alle. I pray to god that faire mot she falle, And alle that loven floures, for hir sake!”

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

Source Poem: Medieval Love, Geoffrey Chaucer, 14th century

The poet praises the most beautiful flowers, comparing them to love and praying for their favor.

In simple terms: Flowers symbolize love and devotion.

Key Takeaway

Cherish beauty, seek love’s blessing.

Themes

love beauty devotion

Mood

reflective romantic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • garden design
  • romantic gestures
  • artistic inspiration
  • spiritual prayer

Key Concepts

medieval literature symbolism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does beauty mean today?
  • How can we express love through nature?
A Different Perspective

Modern readers may miss the archaic language.

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