For love is mor than gold or gret richesse; Gold faileth ofte; love wol abyde.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is more valuable than wealth because money can fail while love endures.
- In plain terms
- Love lasts longer than gold.
- What can you take from it?
- Value lasting connections over material wealth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more to you?
- How do you show value?
Another view
Love can also end, unlike stored gold.
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