Duke of Prussia

Famous quotes containing the words duke of, duke and/or prussia:

    That celebrated,
    Cultivated
    Underrated
    Nobleman,
    The Duke of Plaza-Toro!
    Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    That very knowing,
    Overflowing,
    Easygoing
    Paladin,
    The Duke of Plaza-Toro!
    Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    It is reported here that the King of Prussia has gone mad and has been locked up. There would be nothing bad about that: at least that might of his would no longer be a menace, and you could breathe freely for a while. I much prefer madmen who are locked up to those who are not.
    Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)