Quote by King James I

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.

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

Summary

This quote suggests that monarchy is the most supreme form of government because kings are considered to be God's representatives and occupy a position of divine authority. The quote further claims that rulers are so highly regarded that they are even referred to as "Gods" by God himself. This explanation indicates that the quote argues for the elevated status and power of kings in a monarchy.

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