Famous Thomas More Quotes

  • Isn’t this conception of absolute justice absolutely unjust? – Thomas More

    Isn’t this conception of absolute justice absolutely unjust?– Thomas More

  • and, indeed, nature has so made us, that we all love to be flattered and to please ourselves with our own notions – Thomas More

    and, indeed, nature has so made us, that we all love to be flattered and to please ourselves with our own notions– Thomas More

  • It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub. – Thomas More

    It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.– Thomas More

  • One man to live in pleasure and wealth, whiles all other weap and smart for it, that is the part not of a king, but of a jailor. – Thomas More

    One man to live in pleasure and wealth, whiles all other weap and smart for it, that is the part not of a king, but of a jailor.– Thomas More

  • We are all in the same cart, going to execution; how can I hate anyone or wish anyone harm? – Thomas More

    We are all in the same cart, going to execution; how can I hate anyone or wish anyone harm?– Thomas More

  • The change of the word does not alter the matter – Thomas More

    The change of the word does not alter the matter– Thomas More

  • It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best. – Thomas More

    It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.– Thomas More

  • No one, on his deathbed, ever regretted having been a Catholic. – Thomas More

    No one, on his deathbed, ever regretted having been a Catholic.– Thomas More

  • A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him. – Thomas More

    A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him.– Thomas More

  • The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike manners and feats of chivalry than in the good feats of peace. – Thomas More

    The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike manners and feats of chivalry than in the good feats of peace.– Thomas More