George V of the United Kingdom

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

"The King feels so strongly that, no matter the crime committed by anyone on whom the VC has been conferred, the decoration should not be forfeited. Even were a VC to be sentenced to be hanged for murd…"

"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."

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

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

"I said to your predecessor: 'You know what they're all saying, no more coals to Newcastle, no more Hoares to Paris.' The fellow didn't even laugh."

"It's the shortest one I know."

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