15 Quotes By George III Of The United Kingdom
Known as the third longest ruling British Emperor in history after Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, George III of the United Kingdom’s reign lasted 60 years. George III’s reign was full of conflicts in several British colonies in America, Africa and India. Although many of the British colonies were lost during the American War of Independence, George III defeated France and led Britain to become the dominant European power in Europe, Africa, and India. Although he was a great ruler, he has earned the reputation as a ‘tyrant’ among many historians. The mental illnesses that he suffered from towards the end of his life also contributed to this perception. We have compiled a list of his best quotes on country, freedom, wars, life and glory taken from his speeches and counsel meetings.
Nothing worth noting.
We are determined to listen to nothing from the illegal congress.
Mad, is he? Then I hope that he will bite some of my other generals!
Was there ever such thing as great Shakespeare? Only one must not say so! But what think you — what — was there not sad stuff?
Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton.
It is essential to our interest and the security of our colonies that the several nations or tribes of Indians... who live under our protection, should not be molested or disturbed.
If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.
I spend money on war because it is necessary, but to spend it on science, that is pleasant to me. This object costs no tears; it is an honour to humanity
The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.... we must not retreat.
Knavery seems to be so much a the striking feature of its inhabitants that it may not in the end be an evil that they will become aliens to this kingdom.
Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it.
Was there ever such stuff as great as part of Shakespeare? Only one must not say so! But what think you? - What? - Is there not sad stuff? What? - What?
I can never suppose this country so far lost to all ideas of self-importance as to be willing to grant America independence; if that could ever be adopted I shall despair of this country being ever preserved from a state of inferiority and consequently falling into a very low class among the European States.
Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country, the colonies will submit.
A traitor is everyone who does not agree with me.
