V, lines 95–96, quoted in The Complete English Poems of John Skelton: Revised Edition, ed. John Scattergood (2015), p. 115
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The honor of Englond I lernyd to spelle,
In dygnyte roiall that doth excelle.
— John Skelton
What It Means
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In dygnyte roiall that doth excelle." in the context of "V, lines 95–96, quoted in The Complete English Poems of John Skelton: Revised Edition, ed. John Scattergood (2015), p. 115" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Skelton" (Quotes, Agenst Garnesche (written c. 1513): The subject of this poem, Sir Christopher Garneys, was knighted on 25 September 1513 and it may have been written shortly afterwards.)
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About John Skelton
John Skelton (c. 1460 – June 21, 1529) was an English poet, variously asserted to have been born in Armathwaite, Cumberland, or Yorkshire. Many of his works included scathing indictments of the church or church figures, and although they were likely circulated in his day, they were not officially published until some time after his death.
About John Skelton
John Skelton (c. 1460 – June 21, 1529) was an English poet, variously asserted to have been born in Armathwaite, Cumberland, or Yorkshire. Many of his works included scathing indictments of the church or church figures, and although they were likely circulated in his day, they were not officially published until some time after his death.
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