For tyme ylost may nought recovered be.
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Murder will out, this my conclusion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth and justice will ultimately prevail, regardless of attempts to conceal them.
The quote by Geoffrey Chaucer implies that no matter how hard one tries to hide their wrongdoings, the truth will eventually come to light. It reflects the idea that justice is an inherent force that cannot be suppressed indefinitely, and that moral accountability will eventually lead to exposure of deeds, particularly those as grievous as murder.
Themes
TruthJusticeMurderAccountabilityMoral
In practice
Example use cases
You might use this quote in a discussion about crime and morality in a literature class.
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