King John quotes

King John was an English monarch, most remembered for signing the Magna Carta in 1215. His turbulent reign was marked by conflict with the nobility and losses of English territories in France. He is often depicted as a controversial figure in both history and legend. Here are 11 of her quotes:

The worst Lord of thy presence, and no land beside. (King John)
Sweet, sweet, sweet poison for the age's tooth. View quote
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Saint George, that swindg'd the dragon, and e'er since Sits on his horse back at mine hostess' door. View quote
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Zounds! I was never so bethump'd with words, Since I first call'd my brother's father, dad. View quote
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Thou slave, thou wretch, thou coward, Thou little valiant, great in villainy! Thou ever strong upon the stronger side! Thou Fortune's champion, that dost never fight But when her humorous ladyship is by To teach thee safety! View quote
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So mak'st thou faith an enemy to faith; And, like a civil war, sett'st oath to oath, Thy tongue against thy tongue. View quote
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When Fortune means to men most good, She looks upon them with a threatening eye. View quote
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Therefore, to be possess'd with double pomp, To guard a title that was rich before, To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful, and ridiculous excess. View quote
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There is no sure foundation set on blood; No certain life achieved by others' death. View quote
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Another lean unwash'd artificer. View quote
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'T is strange that death should sing! I am the cygnet to this pale faint swan, Who chants a doleful hymn to his own death; And, from the organ-pipe of frailty, sings His soul and body to their lasting rest. (King John)

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Quotes count: 11
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