I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible Crown, where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the World.

I see all the birds are flown.

Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.

I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible Crown, where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the World.

-- Charles I of England

Kings are justly called gods, for that they exercise a manner or resemblance of divine power upon earth.

-- James VI and I

The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth, for kings are not only God's lieutenants upon earth and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself they are called gods.

-- James VI and I

I am persuaded that this is a righteous judgment of God upon these barbarous wretches, who have imbrued their hands in so much innocent blood.

-- Oliver Cromwell