Absence Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
“Thus with hir fader for a certeyn space Dwelleth this flour of wyfly pacience, That neither by hir wordes ne hir face Biforn the folk, ne eek in her absence, Ne shewed she that hir was doon offence.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 1387
The speaker laments a lover’s silence and lack of communication, suggesting emotional distance.
In simple terms: A lover’s silence causes pain.
Key Takeaway
Communicate feelings openly.
Themes
love
communication
loneliness
misunderstanding
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- conflict resolution
- emotional expression
Key Concepts
courtly love
medieval poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents honest dialogue in relationships?
- How can silence be interpreted differently?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be protective rather than neglectful.
