Phrase by 'Thomas Becket'

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Whosoever wisely examines the works of God will speedily discover what is next to be done.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Next , Will , God , Done


We know that no trust can be placed on princes and that cursed is the man who placeth his reliance on an arm of flesh.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Know , Who , Man , Trust


It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should receive for its new bishop a man whose personal merit, attainments in learning, and prudence in managing public business shall not be unworthy of the dignity of that see.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Man , Business , Church , Learning


In truth, we have delayed to pass sentence on the person of our lord the king, waiting, if perhaps he may, by God's grace, repent; but we will pass it ere long unless he does repent.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Waiting , Truth , God , King


My hopes are laid up within my own bosom, for he is not alone with whom the Lord is; when he falls, he shall not be dashed to pieces, for the Lord sustains him in his hand.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Own , My Own , Alone , Lord


The king, you say, desires to do what is right. My clergy are banished, my possessions are taken from me, the sword hangs over my neck. Do you call this right?

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  You , Me , King , Sword


The rashness of the persecutor hath overspread the rights of the persecuted so that punishment is awarded to him that has gained the victory, the inglorious triumphs, and the man who deserved bonds has carried off the prize.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Man , Rights , Victory , Punishment


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 encourage kings to become tyrants and tempt them to withdraw every privilege and all jurisdiction from the Churches.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Kings , Show , Patience , Privilege


The more I loved the king, the more I opposed his injustice until his brow fell lowering upon me. He heaped calumny after calumny on my head, and I chose to be driven out rather than to subscribe.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Me , Loved , King , Injustice


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.

Author: Thomas Becket - English Clergyman
  Me , Support , King , Ready


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