Thomas More

I reckon that I have not offended the King's laws.

I am loath to offend any man, but most of all the King.

I have not taken the oath, because I cannot, with a safe conscience, swear to the preamble.

I have given over the world, and all the things in it, and I am now resolved to think only upon God and my soul.

I am not a man of many words, nor will I be, at this time.

I have no doubt, but that I shall be saved, if I continue in the Catholic faith.

I am not so mad, as to play the part of a fool, to my own destruction.

I verily think that no man may meddle with the King's marriage, but with peril of his life.

I pray God to give me grace to stand fast in the faith.

I am not a man that can be driven to do anything against my conscience.

I trust to God, that I shall not fail him, for fear of losing my life.

I have not sought for any worldly honor, but only to serve God and the King.

I would be loath to swear to a thing that I am not sure of.

I am not so much bound to the Queen, as I am to God.

I have not offended the King, but I have offended God.

I am not so much afraid of death, as I am of sin.

I pray God to send me patience in my tribulation.

I am not so foolish, as to change my conscience for the King's pleasure.