George III Quotes

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.

Was there ever such thing as great Shakespeare? Only one must not say so! But what think you — what — was there not sad stuff?

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.

The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph…. we must not retreat.

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

If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.

Everyone who does not agree with me is a traitor and a scoundrel.

Nothing worth noting.

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.

Mad, is he? Then I hope that he will bite some of my other generals!

We are determined to listen to nothing from the illegal congress.