Thomas Malory

"In the midst of the lake Arthur was ware of an arm clothed in white samite, that held a fair sword in that hand."

"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 now…"

"All ye that be lovers call unto your remembrance the month of May, like as did Queen Guenever, for whom I make here a little mention, that while she lived she was a true lover, and therefore she had a…"

"For as well as I have loved thee, mine heart will not serve me to see thee, for through thee and me is the flower of kings and knights destroyed."

"The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit; for like as herbs and trees bring forth fruit and flourish in May, in likewise every lusty heart that …"

"Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone and anvil, is rightwise the King born of all England."

"Well, said Merlin, I know whom thou seekest, for thou seekest Merlin; therefore seek no farther, for I am he."

"The joy of love is too short, and the sorrow thereof, and what cometh thereof, dureth over long."