Sir Thomas Malory Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir Thomas Malory.

Sir Thomas Malory (c. 1415-1471) was an English author, best known for his work "Le Morte d'Arthur." Believed to have been a knight and landowner, Malory wrote this seminal work during his time of imprisonment. First published in 1485, "Le Morte d'Arthur" is a compilation of tales and legends about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Malory's work became exceptionally influential in shaping the Arthurian legend and has since inspired countless adaptations in literature, art, and film. Despite the mysteries surrounding his personal life, his significant contribution to English literature endures.

For like as herbs and trees bringing forth fruit and flouris

For like as herbs and trees bringing forth fruit and flourish in May, in likewise every lusty heart that is in any manner a lover, springeth and flourisheth in lusty deeds.

Sir Thomas Malory

Seasons

Queen Guenever, for whom I make here a little mention, that

Queen Guenever, for whom I make here a little mention, that while she lived she was a true lover, and therefore she had a good end.

Sir Thomas Malory

Love

Nowadays men cannot love seven night but they must have all

Nowadays men cannot love seven night but they must have all their desires: that love may not endure by reason; for where they be soon accorded and hasty, heat soon it cooleth. Right so fareth love nowadays, soon hot soon cold: this is no stability. But the old love was not so.

Sir Thomas Malory

Love