And I thought I would win him, I really thought I would, for he was tenacious of the world, tenacious of his person, and had a good deal to live for. In the end he was his own murderer. He wrote and wrote and he talked and talked, then suddenly at a stroke he cancelled himself. If ever a man came close to beheading himself, Thomas More was that man.
The quote reflects the internal struggle of Thomas More, a complex character caught between his ambitions and the oppressive forces of his environment. The speaker believed they could win him over due to his strong connection to the world and his personal stakes. This highlights More's tenacity and the depth of his character, suggesting a man who has much to live for yet remains vulnerable to his own decisions.
