George V of the United Kingdom Quotes

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

13 quotes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.'

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

13. 'Bugger Bognor.'