Who said "A tale well told is worth its weight in gold."?

This quote is attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer.

A tale well told is worth its weight in gold. - Geoffrey Chaucer

"A tale well told is worth its weight in gold."

Geoffrey Chaucer Literature

Poet Writer English 1343–1400

"The greatest virtue is to speak the truth and operate with honor."

"Love is the greatest thing that God has bestowed upon mankind."

"Time and tide wait for no man."

"Knowledge is power."

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

"Literature opens the mind to new worlds"

"The interesting thing about books is that they're made of words."

"Literature captures the essence of what it means to be human."