Charles II of England quotes

Charles II of England was the monarch who restored the English throne after the period of republican rule known as the Commonwealth. His reign is remembered for its lively court, the rise of arts and sciences, and significant political changes. He became known as the "Merry Monarch" and left a lasting impact on British history. Here are 11 of his quotes:

Let not poor Nelly starve.

Charles II of England

He had been, he said, an unconscionable time dying; but he hoped that they would excuse it.

Charles II of England

Better than a play!

Charles II of England

I always admired virtue - but I could never imitate it.

Charles II of England

...our owner the Duke of York had been a secret catholic all along. People reckoned King Charles II might be a secret Catholic too, but he denied it. The Duke of York didn't hide it though... he even sent a Catholic governor to New York.

Charles II of England

I asked the smith what news? He told me that there was no news that he knew of, since the good news of the beating of the rogues the Scots.

Charles II of England

I told him, that if that rogue were taken he deserved to be hanged, more than all the rest, for bringing in the Scots. Upon which he said, that I spoke like an honest man, and so we parted.

Charles II of England

Never in the way, and never out of the way.

Charles II of England

You had better have one King than five hundred.

Charles II of England