“Time’s glory is to calm contending kings, To unmask falsehood and bring truth to light. William Shakespeare
“Your true pilot cares nothing about anything on earth but the river, and his pride in his occupation surpasses the pride of kings.Mark Twain
“[The British monarchy:] Its mystery is its life. We must not let in daylight upon magic. We must not bring the Queen into the combat of politics, or she will cease to be reverenced by all combatants.Walter Bagehot
“Kingdoms are but cares, State is devoid of stay; Riches are ready snares, And hasten to decay. Henry (VI)