Quotes From "Dead Mans Ransom" By Ellis Peters

Once, I remember, Father Abbot said that our purpose is...
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Once, I remember, Father Abbot said that our purpose is justice, and with God lies the privilege of mercy. But even God, when he intends mercy, needs tools to his hand. Ellis Peters
A man must be prepared to face life, as well...
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A man must be prepared to face life, as well as death, there's no escape from either. Ellis Peters
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If none of us ever fell short, or put a foot astray, everything would be good in this great world, but we stumble and fall, every one. We must deal with what we have." - Cadfael, Pg. 245-6 Ellis Peters
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Innocence is an infinitely fragile thing and thought can sometimes injure, even destroy it. - Pg. 254 Ellis Peters