Fred W. Friendly Quotes

I have no right to be a king, but I have the right to create a king.

In Spain the king rules, but in the Sierra I do.

The church is not a political power; it's not a party, but it's a moral power.

It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.

I know the title of a King is a glorious title, but assure yourself that the shining glory of princely authority hath not so dazzled the eyes of our understanding, but that we well know and remember that we also are to yield an account of our actions before the Great Judge.

If a great multitude of men should call one of their number King, unless this instituted Prince, appear in greater visible splendor then others, can reward those that obey and please him, and do the contrary to others; his Institution signifies little, even although he chance to have greater corporal or mental faculties, than any other of the number

Up to this point three people have held the highest position in the world: The Pope, The Emperor, The King of the Franks. You are more noble in your wisdom. You are more inspiring in the dignity of your kingdom. The well-being of the churches of Christ rests on you alone.

I wanted to be the man, the King of Miami.

I'm Machiavelli's offspring, I'm the king of New York, king of the coast, one hand, I juggle them both.

Men of power have no time to read; yet the men who do not read are unfit for power.

I have walked majestically with kings and queens and presidents and other heads of states.

Power! Did you ever hear of men being asked whether other souls should have power or not? It is born in them.

Could I imagine myself as king? Of course I could.

I want to get more and more sophisticated. I'm ready to go from being a kid to being a king.

I'm a King. Regardless of what I've been through and what I've done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.

By rights you're a king. If I was you, I'd call for a new deal.

Create like a god, command like a king, work like a slave.

A statesman, we are told, should follow public opinion. Doubtless, as a coachman follows his horses; having firm hold on the reins and guiding them.

It often happens that I wake up at night and begin to think about a serious problem and decide I must tell the Pope about it. Then I wake up completely and remember that I am the Pope.

Your part can be the king, but unless people are treating you like royalty, you ain't no king, man.

The authority of a king is the keystone which closeth up the arch of order and government

It isn't worth trying to lead if your people won't follow.

Princes have big ears which hear far and near.

There is something behind the throne greater than the King himself.