“ So this is where all the vapid talk about the 'soul' of the universe is actually headed. Once the hard-won principles of reason and science have been discredited, the world will not pass into the hand… Christopher Hitchens
“ It was pitiful for a person born in a wholesome free atmosphere to listen to their humble and hearty outpourings of loyalty toward their king and Church and nobility; as if they had any more occasion… Mark Twain
“ This is what you get when you found a political system on the family values of Henry VIII. At a point in the not-too-remote future, the stout heart of Queen Elizabeth II will cease to beat. At that pr… Christopher Hitchens
“ The obvious definition of a monarchy seems to be that of a state, in which a single person, by whatsoever name he may be distinguished, is entrusted with the execution of the laws, the management of t… Edward Gibbon
“ The US head of state grew up on food stamps. The British head of state grew up on the postage stamps. Johann Hari
“ It comes as no surprise to find [Norman] Mailer embracing [in the book ] a form of Manicheanism, pitting the forces of light and darkness against each other in a permanent stand-off, with humanity as… Christopher Hitchens
“ [Voltaire] theoretically prefers a republic, but he knows its flaws: it permits factions which, if they do not bring on civil war, at least destroy national unity; it is suited only to small states pr… Will Durant
“ A court is the most depressing place on earth. Wherever there is a throne, one may observe in rich detail every folly and wickedness of which man is capable, enameled with manners and gilded with hypo… Gore Vidal
“ I'm so patriotic, I think every British kid should have a chance to grow up to be our head of state. Johann Hari
“ The truth unquestionably is, that the only path to a subversion of the republican system of the Country is, by flattering the prejudices of the people, and exciting their jealousies and apprehensions,… Alexander Hamilton
“ Being popular comes when you have everything. But to be liked, it means that you must be treating people with respect and you must be showing kindness toward them. Queen Rania of Jordan
“ Government, like dress, is the badge of lost innocence; the palaces of kings are built on the ruins of the bowers of paradise. Thomas Paine
“ 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 an… James F. Cooper
“ I've spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I'd give two cheers for the Monarchy. Sting
“ A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments. Ezra Stiles
“ Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest. Denis Diderot
“ One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise, she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ass for… Thomas Paine
“ The only thing known to go faster than ordinary light is monarchy, according to the philosopher Ly Tin Wheedle. He reasoned like this: you can't have more than one king, and tradition demands that the… Terry Pratchett
“ Once more, I am watching the most powerful men in the kingdom bring their power to bear on a woman who has done nothing worse than live to the beat of her own heart, see with her own eyes; but this is… Philippa Gregory
