Famous quotes containing the words subjects and/or received:
“Such subjects are the very strength of kings, and are thus above the law.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“When I received this [coronation] ring I solemnly bound myself in marriage to the realm; and it will be quite sufficient for the memorial of my name and for my glory, if, when I die, an inscription be engraved on a marble tomb, saying, “Here lieth Elizabeth, which reigned a virgin, and died a virgin.””
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)