Death, after all, is the common expectation from birth. Neither heroes nor cowards can escape it.

They sell courage of a sort in the taverns. And another sort, though not for sale, a man can find in the confessional. Try the alehouses and the churches, Hugh. In either a man can be quiet and think.

Bitter though it may be to many, Cadfael concluded, there is no substitute for truth, in this or any case.

the success of a holiday depends on what you find for yourself on the spot, not what you bring with you.

Integrity expects integrity.

You'll never get to be a saint if you deny the bit of the devil in you.

Too much trust is folly, in an imperfect world.