John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7614 (Thomas) Gerald Massey 1828-1907 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7614 |
| AUTHOR: | (Thomas) Gerald Massey (1828–1907) |
| QUOTATION: | The kingliest kings are crowned with thorn. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The kingliest Kings. |