Trouthe wil out maugre of fals enuye, Rihtwysnesse may nat ben hid certeyn, As for a tyme it may been ovirleyn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth and righteousness will eventually be revealed despite envy or temporary concealment.
- In plain terms
- Truth comes out eventually.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that truth will surface.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Will truth surface now?
- How do you handle lies?
Another view
Some truths remain hidden forever.
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Harde to likke hony out of a marbil stoon, For ther is nouthir licour nor moisture.
Permalink to quote #8 For a story which is nat pleynli told, But constreynyd undir woordes fewe For lak off trouthe, wher thei be newe or olde, Men bi report kan nat the mater shewe.
Permalink to quote #10 Odyous of olde been comparisonis.
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