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Monarchy Quotes

Crowns, history, and calls for change.

These monarchy quotes range from personal ties to a historic empire to direct calls for its overthrow. For related political systems, see Arabia quotes.

I was born on July 23rd, 1906, in Sarajevo in the province of Bosnia, which then belonged to the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy and later, in 1918, became part of Yugoslavia.

Quotes by Vladimir Prelog

The monarchy is finished. It was finished a while ago, but they're still making the corpses dance.

Quotes by Sue Townsend

It's vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I try and do.

Quotes by Princess Diana

I don't think the monarchy is tawdry in the slightest. I think the monarchy is hugely important for Britain.

Quotes by Penny Junor

Aim Quotes

The rule of law is a republic. The rule of one person is a monarchy.

Quotes by Lee Zeldin

The aim of my life is the overthrow of monarchy.

Quotes by Karl Liebknecht

The monarchy is a labor intensive industry.

Quotes by Harold Wilson

I embody the renewed monarchy for a new time.

Quotes by Felipe VI of Spain

Saudi Arabia is a frightened monarchy. It's beset by Sunni extremists from the Islamic State and Shiite extremists backed by Iran.

Quotes by David Ignatius

Arabia Quotes

I think the relation between the monarchy and the press is very much a two-way street.

Quotes by Anthony Holden

The best Governments of the World have bin composed of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy.

Quotes by Algernon Sidney

Frequently Asked Questions

What historical monarchy is referenced in these quotes?
One quote references the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, describing a birth in Sarajevo under that empire before it became part of Yugoslavia in 1918. This ties the topic to real early-20th-century history.
Do any of these quotes call for ending a monarchy?
Yes, one speaker states that the aim of their life is the overthrow of monarchy, expressing a clear revolutionary stance.
How is monarchy contrasted with other systems of government in these quotes?
One quote directly compares the rule of law under a republic to the rule of one person under a monarchy, framing them as opposing models of governance.
Is monarchy described as already finished in any of these quotes?
Yes, one quote claims a monarchy is finished and has been for some time, using a vivid phrase about still 'making the corpses dance' to describe lingering formalities.
Where can I find more quotes connecting personal origin to major events?
See born quotes for more reflections tied to birthplace and personal history.

One quote even contrasts monarchy directly with the rule of law, framing single-person rule as its opposite. Browse born quotes or aim quotes for more on origin and purpose.