I was called before the king's tribunal like a layman and was deserted in the quarter where I had looked for support. My brethren, the bishops, sided with the court and were ready to pronounce judgment against me. — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
The king is so subtle with his words that he would confound the apostolic religion itself. He will find the weak points of the… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
Do you not know that the largest trees, which have required years to grow, are cut down in one hour? It is foolish to… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
The more I loved the king, the more I opposed his injustice until his brow fell lowering upon me. He heaped calumny after calumny… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should receive for its new bishop a man whose personal… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
We know that no trust can be placed on princes and that cursed is the man who placeth his reliance on an arm of… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
Thou knowest how long and loyally I served the king in his worldly affairs. For that cause, it pleased him to promote me to… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
Could I anticipate the enmity of those for whom I encountered such opposition? If they had been willing, I should have gained the victory.… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
The rashness of the persecutor hath overspread the rights of the persecuted so that punishment is awarded to him that has gained the victory,… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace. — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
My beloved brethren, why do you not rise together with me against the malignants? Why do you not stand up with me to oppose… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
Who shall resist Anti-Christ when he comes if we show such patience towards the vices and crimes of his precursors? By such leniency, we… — Thomas Becket Copy Share Image
