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The throne of another is not stable for thee.
[Lat., Alieno in loco
Haud stabile regnum est.]
The throne of another is not stable for thee.
[Lat., Alieno in loco
Haud stabile regnum est.]
They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship.
The reason is, the brave beast is read more
They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship.
The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a
Prince as soon as his groom.
For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.
For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.
The King is dead! Long live the King!
The King is dead! Long live the King!
Clemency is the surest proof of a true monarch.
[Fr., La clemence est la plus belle marque
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Clemency is the surest proof of a true monarch.
[Fr., La clemence est la plus belle marque
Qui fasse a l'univers connaitre un vrai monqrque.]
A prince without letters is a Pilot without eyes. All his
government is groping.
A prince without letters is a Pilot without eyes. All his
government is groping.
In good King Charles's golden days
When royalty no harm meant,
A zealous high-churchman was I,
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In good King Charles's golden days
When royalty no harm meant,
A zealous high-churchman was I,
And so I got preferment.
The trappings of a monarchy would set up an ordinary
commonwealth.
The trappings of a monarchy would set up an ordinary
commonwealth.
And fearless minds climb soonest unto crowns.
And fearless minds climb soonest unto crowns.
