The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.

The foremost art of kings is the ability to endure hatred.

I think the King is but a man as I am: the violet smells to him as it doth to read more

I think the King is but a man as I am: the violet smells to him as it doth to me.

All I say is, kings is kings, and you got to make allowances. Take them all around, they're a mighty read more

All I say is, kings is kings, and you got to make allowances. Take them all around, they're a mighty ornery lot. It's the way they're raised.

Kings govern by popular assemblies only when they cannot do without them.

Kings govern by popular assemblies only when they cannot do without them.