Quote by Earl Rochester

Here lies our Sovereign Lord, the King whose word no man relies on: He never said a foolish thing nor ever did a wise one.

Here lies our Sovereign Lord, the King whose word no man rel

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This quote satirically highlights the incompetence of a certain king. It suggests that the king was a disappointment who was neither resourceful nor intelligent. Despite never speaking foolishly, his lack of wise actions exposes his ineffectiveness as a leader. The quote implies that the king's words were empty and unreliable, leading people to lose faith in his abilities and credibility.

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