Edward VIII quotes Born: 06/23/1894 Died: 05/28/1972 Country: united_kingdom

• I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love. I now quit altogether public affairs, and I lay down my burden. ( Edward VIII) [heavy/responsibility/duties/king]
• I am very sorry to know and hear how unreverently that most precious jewel, the Word of God, is disputed, rhymed, sung and jangled in every ale-house and tavern, contrary to the true meaning and doctrine of the same. ( Edward VIII) [god]
• I wanted to be an up-to-date king. But I didn't have much time. ( Edward VIII) [king/time]
• Of course, I do have a slight advantage over the rest of you. It helps in a pinch to be able to remind your bride that you gave up a throne for her. ( Edward VIII) [advantage/rest/bride]
• Perhaps one of the only positive pieces of advice that I was ever given was that supplied by an old courtier who observed: Only two rules really count. Never miss an opportunity to relieve yourself; never miss a chance to sit down and rest your feet. ( Edward VIII) [chance/rest]
• These works brought all these people here. Something should be done to get them at work again. ( Edward VIII) [people]
• When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else. ( Edward VIII)
• You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve. ( Edward VIII) [mind/forget/king]
• A boy is holding a girl so very tight in his arms tonight. ( Edward VIII)
• I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as king as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love. ( Edward VIII)
• I like going there for golf. America's one vast golf course these days. ( Edward VIII)

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