A monarchy is the most expensive of all forms of government, the r

A monarchy is the most expensive of all forms of government, the regal state requiring a costly parade, and he who depends on his own power to rule, must strengthen that power by bribing the active and enterprising whom he cannot intimidate. – James Fenimore Cooper

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Royalty, Kings, Queens
category

Royalty is a government in which the attention of the nation is concentrated on one person doing interesting actions. – Walter Bagehot

All the time I feel I must justify my existence. – Prince Of Wales Charles

The best reason why Monarchy is a strong government is, that it is an intelligible government. The mass of mankind understand it, and they hardly anywhere in the world understand any other. – Walter Bagehot

Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel. – Benjamin Disraeli

Random Quotes

Everything is perfect in the universe — even your desire to improve it. – Wayne Dyer

Category:
Perfection

If you want to be more alive, love is the truest health. – Rumi, as interpreted by Coleman Barks

Category:
Rumi

Happiness is being on the beam with life – to feel the pull of life. – Agnes Martin

Category:
Happiness

Never find fault with the absent. – Proverb

Category:
Absence