Mordre wol out, that se we day by day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Murder will eventually be discovered as we see daily.
- In plain terms
- Crimes like murder always get revealed.
- What can you take from it?
- Secrets and crimes come to light.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does truth always win?
- Can guilt stay hidden?
Another view
Not all crimes are solved today.
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Ful wys is he that kan hymselven knowe!
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