To lead, or brass, or some such bad Metal, a prince's stamp may add That value, which it never had. But to the pure refined ore, The stamp of kings imparts no more Worth, than the metal held before.
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For should thesoul of a prince enterand informthebody of a cobbler, as soon as deserted by his own soul, everyone sees he would be the same person with the prince, accountable only for the prince's actions; but who would say it was the same man?
john lockeTheyare only safe That know to soothe the prince's appetite And serve his lusts.
Philip MassingerThis stable is a prince's court,The crib his chair of state;The beasts are parcel of his pomp,The wooden dish his plate.
robert southwellCertainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince's part to pardon.
Francis BaconRebellion must be managed with many swords; treason to his prince's person may be with one knife.
thomas fullerThey are only safe That know to soothe the prince's appetite, And serve his lusts.
Philip Massinger