Sovereign

Famous quotes containing the word sovereign:

    “Every new sovereign brings his own ministers.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    “‘tis a duteous thing
    To show all honor to an earthly king;”
    —Unknown. Yet if His Majesty, Our Sovereign Lord (l. 21–22)

    “O Sovereign of the willing soul,
    Parent of sweet and solemn-breathing airs,
    Enchanting shell!”
    —Thomas Gray (1716–1771)