C.J. Sansom, Dissolution

"How men fear the chaos of the world, I thought, and the yawning eternity hereafter. So we build patterns to explain its terrible mysteries and reassure ourselves we are safe in this world and beyond."

C.J. Sansom, Dissolution

"If a ruler who wants to act honourably is surrounded by unscrupulous men, his downfall is inevitable."

C.J. Sansom, Dissolution

"Around thrones the thunder rolls."

C.J. Sansom, Dissolution