"They wonder much to hear that in this island, and in all the countries that are about it, there are so many who love to be idle, and yet live with luxury and splendor."

"And the King's pleasure it was, that I should not be a busy meddler in his matters, but that I should serve him, and not him only, but also myself, according to my conscience."

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

"It is a heinous thing to see a man pulled by the nose as they lead a brute beast."

"No man can live but by bread, and I will not take bread from the mouth of my wife and children."