How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)
Quote #1
NORFOLK
I advise you—
And take it from a heart that wishes towards you
Honor and plenteous safety—that you read
The Cardinal's malice and his potency
Together; to consider further that
What his high hatred would effect wants not
A minister in his power. You know his nature,
That he's revengeful, and I know his sword
Hath a sharp edge; (1.1.123-131)
Early on, Norfolk warns Buckingham about Wolsey: watch out, because he doesn't have principles. And Norfolk's right—Wolsey takes Buckingham for a ride and doesn't look back. So is it okay to not stand up for what's right because the guy in charge is doing wrong? In a lot of ways, Norfolk shares in the blame here if he's willing to sit by and do nothing when he knows Wolsey is a troublemaker.
Quote #2
BUCKINGHAM
Let the King know—
As soon he shall by me—that thus the Cardinal
Does buy and sell his honor as he pleases
And for his own advantage. (1.1.221-224)
Buckingham knows Wolsey is a good manipulator with a bunch of tricks up his sleeve. Here he claims that Wolsey is selling his principles to the highest bidder; he just hopes the king isn't fooled by Wolsey's antics. We're not so sure.
Quote #3
QUEEN KATHERINE
Of these exactions, yet the king our master,
Whose honor heaven shield from soil, even he
escapes not
Language unmannerly—yea, such which breaks
The sides of loyalty and almost appears
In loud rebellion. (1.2.28-33)
The people are rebelling over the tax that Wolsey put in place without consulting Henry. Katherine is in tune with the people's needs and brings this to the king's attention. What's more: her request raises questions about whether Wolsey is loyal to the king.