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I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain…

Quote byThomas Becket · 1119–1171

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Edward Grim's account of the Murder of Thomas Becket.

English (original)

I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace. But in the name of Almighty God, I forbid you to hurt my people whether clerk or lay.

— Thomas Becket

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