What are kings?

Famous quotes containing the word kings:

    As great as kings may be, they are what we are: they can err like other men.
    Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)

    But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built!
    Bible: Hebrew, 1 Kings 8:27.

    Solomon at the dedication of the temple.

    “He’s asleep, ain’t he?” “With kings and counsellors,” murmured I.
    Herman Melville (1819–1891)