King of Prussia

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

    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.

    Then Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He answered, “You say so.”
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 23:3.

    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)