King of England

Famous quotes containing the words king of, king and/or england:

    He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
    Bible: New Testament, Matthew 27:42.

    Oh the rose, the rose, the gentle rose,
    And the fennel that grows so green!
    God give us grace in every place
    To pray for our king and queen.
    Unknown. The Seven Virgins (l. 41–44)

    We have been able to have fine poetry in England because the public do not read it, and consequently do not influence it. The public like to insult poets because they are individual, but once they have insulted them, they leave them alone.
    Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)