Marie De France Quotes

Whoever has received knowledgeand eloquence in speech from Godshould not be silent or secretivebut demonstrate it willingly.When a great good is widely heard of,then, and only then, does it bloom,and when that good is praised by man,it has spread its blossoms.

~ Marie De France

Love is not honourable, unless it is based on equality.

~ Marie De France

Be sure that you speak with unfeigned lips.

~ Marie De France

The fool shouts loudly thinking to impress the world.

~ Marie De France

I love no woman, for love is a serious business, not a jest.

~ Marie De France

For above all things Love means sweetness, and truth, and measure; yea, loyalty to the loved one and to your word. And because of this I dare not meddle with so high a matter.

~ Marie De France

Now will I rehearse before you a very ancient Breton Lay. As the tale was told to me, so, in turn, will I tell it over again, to the best of my art and knowledge. Hearken now to my story, its why and its reason.

~ Marie De France

There are divers men who make a great show of loyalty, and pretend to such discretion in the hidden things they hear, that at the end folk come to put faith in them.

~ Marie De France

If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!

~ Marie De France

Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.

~ Marie De France