The Last King (2003)
Rufus Sewell: Charles II
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Quotes
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King Charles II : As you intend on poetry, Rochester, why not provide it yourself?
Rochester : A short epigram in your honour then, Your Majesty.
[pause]
Rochester : "We have a pretty, witty King, Whose word no man relies on. Who never said a foolish thing, Nor ever did a wise one"
King Charles II : Be just, Rochester. The wise words are my own, the deeds are my ministers'.
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King Charles II : My god, they've brought me a bat to marry.
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King Charles II : It's all been for nothing, Nell. The cause that gave my life meaning, will die with me. I fought to restore everything that was lost when my father was murdered but James will destroy it all. I know that, I've always known that.
Nell Gwynn : Then why did you fight so hard for him?
King Charles II : Not for him, for the principle. For the rights of Kings. Parliament will have its victory in the end.
Nell Gwynn : You know what I think about politics; it's all a lot of foolish men scheming to ruin each other for no reason anyone can remember a few years later. If it was up to me, I'd give the throne to Monmouth. Because, in my opinion, a King should always be handsome.
[laughs]
King Charles II : Sweet Nell, how much better the world might be if it were arranged to your liking.
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King Charles II : [on his deathbed] Be kind to Portsmouth and let not poor Nelly starve.
