Quote by Elizabeth I

Must! Is must a word to be addressed to princes? Little man, little man! thy father, if he had been alive, durst not have used that word.

Must! Is must a word to be addressed to princes? Little man,

Summary

This quote is a short rebuke towards someone who dared to use the word "must" while addressing a prince. The speaker implies that it is inappropriate for someone of lower social standing to speak imperatively to royalty, referring to the person as "little man" and highlighting the insubordination of their remark. Additionally, the speaker mentions the deceased father of the person being scolded, suggesting that even their own parent would not have exhibited such audacity.

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