Kings are but the slaves of their position; they dare not follow what their own hearts dictate. Schiller.
Kings are like stars; they rise and set; they have / The worship of the world, but no repose. Shelley.
Kings are said to have long arms; but every man should have long arms, and should pluck his living, his instruments, his power, and his knowing from the sun, moon, and stars. Emerson.
Kings are willing to be aided, but not surpassed. Grattan.
Kings' caff (chaff) is better than ither folk's 15 corn, i.e., perquisites in his service are better than the wages others give. Sc. Pr.
Kings' cheese gangs half awa' in parings, i.e., in the expense of collecting it. Sc. Pr.
Kings chiefly in this should imitate God; their mercy should be above all their works. Wm. Penn.
Kings do with men as with pieces of money; they give them what value they please, and we are obliged to receive them at their current, and not at their real value. La Roche.
Kings fight for empires, madmen for applause. Dryden.
Kings hae long lugs (ears). Sc. Pr. 20