I will govern according to the common weal, but not according to the common will.

- 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 …

- King James I

Smoking is hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, and dangerous to the lungs.

- King James I

That which concerns the mystery of the King's power is not lawful to be disputed; for that is to wade into the weakness of Princes, and to take away …

- King James I

To make women learned and foxes tame has the same effect - to make them more cunning.

- King James I

When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.

- King James I

I acknowledge the Roman Church to be our mother church, although defiled with some infirmities and corruptions...Let [the Papists] assure themselves,…

- King James I

God has power to create, or destroy, make, or unmake at his pleasure, to give life, or send death, to judge all, and to be judged nor accountable to …

- King James I

I can make a lord, but only God can make a gentleman.

- King James I