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.
More Quotes from Marie de France:
The dead and past stories that I have told again in divers fashions, are not set down without authority.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
He who would tell divers tales must know how to vary the tune.
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
Out of five hundred who speak glibly of love, not one can spell the first letter of his name.
Marie de France
Whosoever counts these Lays as fable, may be assured that I am not of his mind.
Marie de France
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