Alfonso X of Castile

“Because a king is a vicar of God in his kingdom, placed over the people to maintain them in justice and in truth, just as the emperor is in his empire.”

“Burn old wood, drink old wine, read old books, and have old friends.”

“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”

“Justice is the virtue and the truth of things.”