George Villiers
George Villiers
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, KG, was an English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts. He was a favourite—and possibly a lover—of King James I. Despite a very patchy political and military record, he remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of Charles I, until he was assassinated by a disgruntled army officer...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth28 April 1592
except plot
What the devil does the plot signify, except to bring in fine things?
And as they pass, turn back and laugh at me.
pure
Make my breast transparent as pure crystal, that the world, jealous of me, may see the foulest thought my heart does hold.
fame grows men
Men's fame is like their hair, which grows after they are dead, and with just as little use to them.
goes though
The world's a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.