“Oh, sometimes I like to put the sand of doubt into the oyster of my faith." (Br. Cadfael)”

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

“So, wonder! I also wonder about you," said Cadfael mildly. "Do you know any human creatures who are not strangers, one to another?”

“Brother Cadfael knew better than to be in a hurry, where souls were concerned. There was plenty of elbow-room in eternity.”

“I value devotion and fidelity, and doubt if it matters whether the object falls short. What you do and what you are is what matters. Your loyalty is as sacred as mine.”

“Here I begin to know that blessedness is what can be snatched out the passing day and put away to think of afterwards.”

“Don't reach for the halo too soon. You have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, even a little maliciously sometimes, before you settle down to being a saint.”