For tyme ylost may nought recovered be.
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What is better than wisdom? Woman. And what is better than a good woman? Nothing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the value of women, suggesting they surpass even wisdom in importance.
Geoffrey Chaucer suggests that wisdom, though highly valued, is outshone by the worth of a woman, and furthermore, the quality of a good woman is unparalleled. This emphasizes the admiration and respect for women, valuing their contributions and presence in life above all else.
Themes
WisdomWomanValueLoveRespect
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech celebrating women's accomplishments.
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