'My lige lady, generally,' quod he, 'Wommen desyren to have sovereyntee As well over hir housbond as hir love.'
One shouldn't be too inquisitive in life Either about God's secrets or one's wife.
If were not foolish young, were foolish old.
The devil can only destroy those who are already on their way to damnation.
Full wise is he that can himselven knowe.
Ther nis no werkman, whatsoevere he be, That may bothe werke wel and hastily.