World Without End (Kingsbridge, #2)

by Ken Follett

It was said that pilgrims should not spend too much time planning their journey, for they might learn of so many hazards that they would decide not to go.

“Listen. St. Luke’s Gospel says: ‘He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none.’ How do you think the bishop of Shiring reconciles that with his chest full of robes? Everybody takes what they like from the teachings of the church, and ignores the parts that don’t suit them.”