“The Utopians call those nations that come and ask magistrates from them Neighbours; but those to whom they have been of more particular service, Friends; and as all other nations are perpetually either making leagues or breaking them, they never… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“[The Utopians] marvel that any mortal can take pleasure in the weak sparkle of a little gem or bright pebble, when he has a… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“All the life must be led with one, and also all the griefs and displeasures coming therewith patiently be taken and borne.” — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“This hellhound (pride) creepeth into men's hearts and plucketh them back from entering the right path of life and is so deeply rooted in… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“Why shouldst thou not take even as much pleasure in beholding a counterfeit stone, which thine eye cannot discern from a right stone?” — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“Let them speak as lewdly as they list of me...as long as they do not hit me, what am I the worse?” — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“Pride thinks its own happiness shines the brighter, by comparing it with the misfortunes of other persons; that by displaying its own wealth they… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“It layeth not in my power but that they devour me. But...they shall not deflower me.” — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“Men be so foolish as to have delight and pleasure in the doubtful glistering of a trifling little stone, which may behold any of… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“God made the angels to show Him splendor, as He made animals for innocence and plants for their simplicity. But Man He made to… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
“The Utopians call those nations that come and ask magistrates from them Neighbours; but those to whom they have been of more particular service,… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image