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King Quotes

Words fit for a crown, from throne to everyday life.

This page gathers king quotes that move well beyond palace walls - comparing a monarch's day to the arc of the sun, and framing actors as hidden wizards and kings. For more in this vein, see our Shayari collection.

The Ephesians took great pride in their temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Amazons had worshipped here, and the fabulously rich King Croesus built the original temple.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

The Romans had chosen Pergamon to be the capital of their new province. But by 88 B.C., most of western Asia was allied with King Mithradates, who had taken over the royal palace in Pergamon for his own headquarters.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

Martin Luther King, Jr. didn't carry just a piece of cloth to symbolize his belief in racial equality; he carried the American flag.

Quotes by Adrian Cronauer

King Crimson will soon be touring parts of Europe.

Quotes by Adrian Belew

Good Quotes

King Crimson is never easy; it's challenging. That's why I like it.

Quotes by Adrian Belew

Ah-rah-han, the first Buddhist apostle of Burma, under the patronage of King Anan-ra-tha-men-zan, disseminated the doctrines of atheism and taught his disciples to pant after annihilation as the supreme good.

Quotes by Adoniram Judson

Also, I'd like to play an athlete again, while I'm still physically fit, or a musician, like Nat King Cole, because I play the trumpet and sing. I'd like to incorporate that into a character.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

I'm an eclectic individual when it comes to film. I love my Disney: 'Aladdin,' 'The Lion King.' Also, 'Romeo+Juliet,' the Leonardo DiCaprio version.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

Each year on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth, America has the opportunity to reflect on our nation's progress towards the realization of his dream.

Quotes by Adam Schiff

Great Quotes

While our country has made great strides in breaking down the barriers which for so long denied equal opportunity to all Americans, we are not yet the beautiful symphony of brotherhood of Dr. King's dream.

Quotes by Adam Schiff

Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night.

Quotes by Adam Schiff

After the French Revolution, it was not the treason of the king that was in question; it was the existence of the king. You have to be very careful when you judge and execute somebody for being a symbol.

Quotes by Adam Michnik

While I'm working, I stick with music that won't distract me - the dub stylings of Scientist and King Tubby, maybe some Beethoven string quartets.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

I was definitely more of a movie/cartoon guy than comics, but I really do like graphic novels - I don't have the time to sit down and read Stephen King like I used to, so I find picking up 'Saga'...

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

Life Quotes

I read a lot of science fiction, but I also mixed it up with a lot of other genres: crime, literary fiction, as well as nonfiction. Author-wise, I'm a fan of Stephen King, Lauren Beukes, Robert McCammon, Raymond Chandler, Greg...

Quotes by Adam Christopher

You know how there's all these rappers like Mike D and King T and Ice T and Cool C or something like that? Well, on Mayberry, on 'Andy Griffith,' they had Aunt B.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

If I were a Negro, I'd be fighting, as Martin Luther King fought, for human recognition and justice. I'd rather go down with my flag flying. If you're weak or crippled, or you can't speak out or fight back in...

Quotes by Abraham Maslow

One's only rival is one's own potentialities. One's only failure is failing to live up to one's own possibilities. In this sense, every man can be a king, and must therefore be treated like a king.

Quotes by Abraham Maslow

'The Iron Lady' is not a biopic. Phyllida Lloyd and Meryl Streep coined it 'King Lear for girls.'

Quotes by Abi Morgan

Like Quotes

There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection of king quotes talk about?
It touches on different meanings of "king" - from royal imagery to a more figurative sense of inner presence. One quote paints "The day of the sun is like the day of a king. It is a promenade in the morning, a sitting on the throne at noon, a pageant in the evening." If you want more royal-themed lines in a shorter format, check out our Shayari collection.
Is there a quote about a real king or royalty here?
Not exactly - none of the quotes describe an actual monarch. Instead, "king" is used poetically, like the comparison between the sun's daily journey and a king's day, or the idea that hidden inside an actor "there's a wizard and a king." For similar uplifting imagery, see our Great quotes.
Does this page mention any real people named King?
One quote references a rider named Mary King as an example of someone who kept competing after having children, though the quote itself is really about the speaker's own uncertainty about their future, not about King. It's a passing mention rather than a quote from or about her life.
What can these quotes teach about ambition or greatness?
A few of the lines connect the idea of a king to feeling larger than life - like the reflection that an actor carries "a wizard and a king" inside, hinting at hidden potential in ordinary people. For more on that theme, browse our Good quotes.
Is there a quote about politics or leadership in this list?
Yes, one excerpt talks about picking a leader who understands life on an average income and has traveled the country widely - a reminder that relatable leadership matters. Want more status-worthy lines on similar themes? Try our Status collection.

Whether you're drawn to the pageantry of royal metaphor or the plainer idea of leading by example, these lines offer a real range of tones. Browse related Great and Good quotes for more.