Monk Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
““Ye sey right sooth; this Monk he clappeth lowde. He spak how Fortune covered with a clowde I noot nevere what; and als of a tragedie Right now ye herde, and pardee, no remedie It is for to biwaille ne compleyne That that is doon, and als it is a peyne, As ye han seyd, to heere of hevynesse. Sire Monk, namoore of this, so God yow blesse! Youre tale anoyeth al this compaignye. Swich talkyng is nat worth a boterflye,””
About This Quote
The monk laments fate and tragedy, pleading for divine blessing while criticizing empty talk.
In simple terms: Monk complains about fate and empty talk.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful action over idle words.
Themes
faith
fate
criticism
Mood
reflective
scholarly
Type
literary
historical
When to use this quote
- religious devotion
- public speaking
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
theology
medieval literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this medieval lament relate to today’s concerns?
- What “empty talk” do you encounter?
A Different Perspective
Religious language may be obscure to modern readers.
