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Crown Quotes

What deserves to sit at the very top.

Here the crown becomes a symbol rather than an object — the highest point of creation, of poetry, or of a well-lived understanding, in the same spirit as the Crowning quotes collection.

By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy.

Quotes by George Bancroft

When I was a child, the FA Cup was one of the crown jewels of the sporting year, along with the Grand National, Wimbledon and The Open. But with every announcement it seems to lose another piece of its identity....

Quotes by Gary Neville

It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases.

Quotes by Friedrich Schiller

To gain a crown by fighting is great, to reject it divine.

Quotes by Friedrich Schiller

A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.

Quotes by Frederick the Great

Idleness is the beginning of all vice, the crown of all virtues.

Quotes by Franz Kafka

The Crown Prince has said he needs to broaden political participation in the governing of Saudi Arabia.

Quotes by Frank Carlucci

He that hath no cross deserves no crown.

Quotes by Francis Quarles

No cross no crown.

Quotes by Francis Quarles

The Triple Crown is an attractive target because it is so difficult to achieve.

Quotes by Fernando Alonso

The crown must constantly earn citizens' appreciation, respect and trust.

Quotes by Felipe VI of Spain

I begin my reign with profound emotion at the honour of accepting the Crown, aware of the responsibility it entails and with the greatest hope for the future of Spain.

Quotes by Felipe VI of Spain

To be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that see it than it is pleasant to them that bear it.

Quotes by Elizabeth I

I would rather go to any extreme than suffer anything that is unworthy of my reputation, or of that of my crown.

Quotes by Elizabeth I

God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.

Quotes by Elizabeth I

Luther was guilty of two great crimes - he struck the Pope in his crown, and the monks in their belly.

Quotes by Desiderius Erasmus

You don't need a title or a crown or a sash to be able to stand together with other women.

Quotes by Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

One of the jewels in the crown of Labour's time in office was the rescue of the National Health Service. As the Commonwealth Fund, the London School of Economics and the Nuffield Foundation have all shown, health reforms as well...

Quotes by David Miliband

I once received a cape that was made from the little purple bags that Crown Royal Whisky comes in.

Quotes by Dave Grohl

Back in 1948, a monomaniac called Korczak resolved to impose Crazy Horse's likeness upon a mountain. It took 50 years to complete the head, which measures 90ft from crown to chin. By comparison, the four presidents at Mt Rushmore seem...

Quotes by Clive Sinclair

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these quotes literally about royal crowns?
Mostly not. Most lines use the crown as a metaphor for the high point of something, such as creation, literature, or a life's understanding, rather than describing royalty itself.
What is the most common theme in this Crown collection?
The idea of a crowning achievement — the best or highest expression of a field, a life, or an idea — appears across several of the quotes here.
Is there a quote referencing a literal crown and robe?
Yes, one dramatic line calls for a robe and crown to be brought, paired with a wish for immortal ambition, evoking classic stage language.
How does this page relate to Royalty quotes?
Closely. If you enjoy the symbolism here, the Royalty collection explores similar imagery from a different angle.
Can these quotes be used for a graduation or achievement post?
Yes, several of these lines suit captions celebrating a personal high point or milestone, since they speak generally about reaching a peak.

For related symbolism, see the Royalty and Crowns pages, which extend this same idea of honor and distinction.