Chretien De Troyes Quotes

#1. The most delightful and choicest pleasure is that which is hinted at, but never told.

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#2. Through their kisses and caresses they experienced a joy and wonder the equal of which has never been known or heard of. But I shall be silent ... ; for the rarest and most delectable pleasures are those which are hinted at, but never told.

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#3. I don't give a fistful of ashes!

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#4. My good sir, is she your daughter then?'
'Yes, but don't pay any attention to what she says,' said the lord. 'She's a child - a silly, foolish thing.'
'Indeed,' said my lord Gawain, 'then I'd be very ill-mannered not to do what she wants.

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#5. Come, let me know whether thou art a
creature of good or not.' And he replied: 'I am a man.

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#6. The joy of late love is like green firewood when set aflame, for the longer the wait in lighting, the greater heat it yields and the longer its force lasts ...

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