Taliesin Quotes

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While I am watching over you,
no great need will overcome you.
be mindful of the name of the Trinity
And none shall overcome you.

Taliesin
Book-learning scarcely tells me
Of severe afflictions after death-bed;
And such as have heard my bardic books
They shall obtain the region of heaven, the best of all abodes.

Taliesin
I was in the canon
When Absalom was slain.
I was in Llys Don
Before the birth of Gwydion.

Taliesin
Monks throng like a kennel of pups
from disputing with the masters who instruct them
whether the run of the wind is one, or one the ocean's waters
or one the spark of fire - an illimitable clamour.

Taliesin
I am not meet for petty men, slack their spirit:
They know not, they, what day the Chief was made,
what hour of the fine day was born the owner,
what a beast they keep with its silver head.
When we went with Arthur, a sorry strife,
Save for seven none came up from Fort Hoar-side.

Taliesin
Excellent in every way around the glens
The two skilful ones make inquiries

Taliesin
I saw a feeding about a lion for plants,
I saw leaves of luxuriant growth.
I saw a branch with equal blossoms.
Did I not see a prince? most liberal his customs,
I saw the ruler of Cathraeth beyond the plains
Be my oak the gleaming spirit of the Cymry.

Taliesin
There was a calling on the Creator,
Upon Christ for causes,
Until when the Eternal
Should deliver those whom he had made.
The Lord answered them,
Through language and elements:
Take the forms of the principal trees,
Arranging yourselves in battle array,
And restraining the public.

Taliesin
I was nine full months
In the womb of Ceridwen.
Before that I was Gwion,
But now I am Taliesin.

Taliesin