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13 George V of the United Kingdom Quotes

George V observes witty, critical musings on leadership, history, and personal collections.

George V of the United Kingdom quotes

  1. No more coals to Newcastle, no more Hoares to Paris.

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  2. 'After you've met one hundred and fifty Lord Mayors, they all begin to look the same.'

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  3. 'I look upon him as the greatest criminal known for having plunged the world into war.'

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  4. 'After I am dead, the boy will ruin himself in twelve months.'

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  5. 'You dress like a cad. You act like a cad. You are a cad.'

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  6. 'I may be uninspiring, but I'll be damned if I'm alien.'

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  7. 'But, remember, I wish to have the best collection, not just one of the best collections in England.'

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  8. 'You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.'

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  9. 'Always go to the bathroom when you have a chance.'

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  10. 'Golf always makes me so damned angry.'

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  11. 'My father was frightened of his mother. I was frightened of my father and I am damned well going to see to it that my children are frightened of me.'

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  12. 'It's the shortest one I know.'

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  13. 'Bugger Bognor.'

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