Hereditary Kingdom of Norway/the Kingdom of Denmark-norway

Famous quotes containing the words hereditary, kingdom and/or norway:

    We bring [to government] no hereditary status or gift of infallibility and none follows us from this place.
    Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)

    The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,—more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its friend, than any kingdom in history. For a man, rightly viewed, comprehendeth the particular natures of all men.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

    Such was the very armor he had on
    When he the ambitious Norway combated.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)