Charles II of England Quotes

• If we are understood, more words are unnecessary; if we are not likely to be understood, they are useless.

  Charles II of England

  Useless, Unnecessary, Understood

  "Hudibras" by Samuel Butler, edited by Henry George Bohn, (Part 1, Canto 1), 1859.

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• I always admired virtue - but I could never imitate it.

  Charles II of England

  Virtue

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• This is very true: For my words are my own, and my actions are my ministers.

  Charles II of England

  Action, Ministers, Very True

  Reply to Lord Rochester's epitaph on him.

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• You must pardon me, gentlemen, for being a most unconscionable time a-dying.

  Charles II of England

  Gentleman, Dying, Pardon Me

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• Brother, I am too old to go again to my travels.

  Charles II of England

  Brother

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