King James I Quotes

A collection of quotes by King James I.

King James I was born on June 19, 1566 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He became the first ruler to unify England and Scotland when he ascended to the English throne in 1603. Known for his patronage of the arts and his interest in theology, James was the author of works like "Daemonologie" and commissioned the famous English translation of the Bible, known as the King James Version. His reign was marked by religious tensions, political conflicts, and the colonization of North America. James I died on March 27, 1625 in London.

A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful

A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, and in the black, stinking fume thereof nearest resembling the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit that is bottomless.

King James I

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The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth: for

The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth: for kings are not only God's Lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself they are called Gods.

King James I

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