In the end there is nothing to be done but to state clearly what has been done, without shame or regret, and say: Here I am, and this is what I am. Now deal with me as you see fit.… — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
“Once, I remember, Father Abbot said that our purpose is justice, and with God lies the privilege of mercy. But even God, when he… — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
Nothing is more pleasing and engaging than the sense of having conferred benefits. Not even the gratification of receiving them. — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
“... there are as holy persons outside orders as ever there are in, and not to trifle with truth, as good men out of… — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
“Innocence is an infinitely fragile thing and thought can sometimes injure, even destroy it. - Pg. 254” — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
“When I want to hear my echo,” said Brother Cadfael, “I will at least speak first.” — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
You cannot demand truth, and then select half and throw the inconvenient remainder away. — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
I do believe I begin to grasp the nature of miracles! For would it be a miracle, if there was any reason for it?… — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
Truth is a hard master, and costly to serve, but it simplifies all problems. — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
“Questions are as supple as willow wands, it's easy to brush by them and slip them aside, and no one the worse for it.” — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
Here I begin to know that blessedness is what can be snatched out the passing day and put away to think of afterwards. — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
