Majesty is an English word derived ultimately from the Latin maiestas, meaning greatness. The title ranks above Royal Highness.
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Famous quotes containing the word majesty:
“The majesty and riches of the mind,
But dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.”
—George Chapman (1559?–1634)
“The Throne raises the majesty of kings above scorn and above laws.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“If magistrates had true justice, and if physicians had the true art of healing, they would have no occasion for square caps; the majesty of these sciences would of itself be venerable enough. But having only imaginary knowledge, they must employ those silly tools that strike the imagination with which they have to deal; and thereby, in fact, they inspire respect.”
—Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)