Good man Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
“Yet do not miss the moral, my good men. For Saint Paul says that all that’s written well Is written down some useful truth to tell. Then take the wheat and let the chaff lie still.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 14th century
Good writing should convey useful truth; separate valuable content from worthless filler.
In simple terms: Write with purpose, discard the useless.
Key Takeaway
Seek substance over fluff.
Themes
literature
truth
editing
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
didactic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- journalism
- content creation
- teaching
Key Concepts
rhetoric
didacticism
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What “wheat” do you value in your work?
- How do you decide what to discard?
A Different Perspective
Not all truth is obvious; interpretation varies.
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![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
