"A man may do no synne but if he wole."

"A good wyf was ther, of biside Bathe, But she was somdel deef, and that was scathe."

"The wise man, though he be old and hoor, Yet wil he lerne, and evermore."

"Wel koude he rede a lessoun or a storie, / But al above that he koude singe."

"Now, good men, God forgive you your trespass, and keep you from the Sin of avarice! Mine holy pardons will save you, if you do give me gold or silver, or else brooches, spoons or rings"