I would gladly chastise those who represent things as different from what they are. Those who steal property or make counterfeit money are punished, and those ought to be still more severely dealt with who steal away or falsify the good name of a prince.

I would not open windows into men's souls.

I do not choose that my grave should be dug while I am still alive.

I don't keep a dog and bark myself.

A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food.

Though God hath raised me high, yet this I count the glory of my crown: That I have reigned with your loves.

My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than England's hate; neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me.