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He [Charles II] said once to myself, he was no atheist, but he could not think God would make a man miserable only for taking a little pleasure out of the way.

Charles II of England

This is very true: for my words are my own, and my actions are my ministers'.

Charles II of England

He had been, he said, an unconscionable time dying; but he hoped that they would excuse it.

Charles II of England

He [Lauderdale] told me, the king spoke to him to let that [Presbytery] go, for it was not a religion for gentlemen.

Charles II of England

If we are understood, more words are unnecessary; if we are not likely to be understood, they are useless.

Charles II of England

I, who will never use arbitrary government myself, am resolved not to suffer it in others.

To the Whigs

Charles II of England

It is upon the navy under the good Providence of God that the safety, honour, and welfare of this realm do chiefly depend.

Charles II of England

I am sure no man in England will take away my life to make you King.

To his brother James

Charles II of England

Good jests ought to bite like lambs, not dogs: they should cut, not wound.

Charles II of England

Charles II of England

Charles II of England

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Born: May 29, 1630

Died: February 6, 1685 (aged 54)

Bio: Charles II was king of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He was king of Scotland from 1649 until his deposition in 1651, and king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 until his death.

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