Quote by William Caxton
““Wherin they shalle fynde many Ioyous and playsaunt hystoryes / and noble & renomed actes of humanyte / gentylnesse and chyualryes / For herein may be seen noble chyualrye / Curtosye / Humanyte / frendlynesse / hardynesse / loue / frendshyp / Cowardyse / Murdre / hate / vertue / and synne / Doo after the good and leue the euyl / and it shal brynge you to good fame and renommee / And for to passe the tyme thys boook shal be plesaunte to rede in / ””
About This Quote
The passage celebrates noble deeds, virtues, and the moral lessons found in stories, urging readers to pursue goodness and fame through virtuous actions.
In simple terms: Stories teach virtues and fame.
Key Takeaway
Seek virtue, inspire others.
Themes
morality
heroism
literature
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- courtly love
- medieval literature
- education
Key Concepts
virtue
fame
historical narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues guide you?
- How do you handle moral ambiguity?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing virtue can overlook complexity.
