Creative Quotations from . . .
Frederick the Great
(1712-1784) born on
king. Frederick II was King of Prussia.
         
   
F
It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches.

R
Every man has a wild beast within him.
A
A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.
N
The King of England changes his ministers as often as he changes his shirts.
K
"My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please."
 
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Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F: "Letter, 9/30/1783"
R: "Letter to Voltaire," 1759"
A: Remark
N: Referring to George III. Attrib.
K: Attributed.
   



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