There is small disproportion betwixt a fool who useth not wit because he hath it not and him that useth it not when it should avail him.

I don't keep a dog and bark myself.

Had I been crested, not cloven, my Lords, you had not treated me thus.

All my possessions for a moment of time.

Princes have big ears which hear far and near.

we Princes are set as it were upon stages, in the sight and view of all the world. The least spot is soon spied in our garments, a blemish quickly noticed in our doings.

There will never Queen sit in my seat with more zeal to my country, care to my subjects and that will sooner with willingness venture her life for your good and safety than myself. For it is my desire to live nor reign no longer than my life and reign shall be for your good. And though you have had, and may have, many princes more mighty and wise sitting in this seat, yet you never had nor shall have, any that will be more careful and loving.