Charles II of England Professions : Monarch Born : May 29, 1630 Died : February 6, 1685 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Charles II of England If we are understood, more words are unnecessary; if we are not likely to be understood, they are useless. Charles II of England unnecessary understood useless You must pardon me, gentlemen, for being a most unconscionable time a-dying. Charles II of England pardon-me gentleman dying This is very true: For my words are my own, and my actions are my ministers. Charles II of England ministers very-true action I always admired virtue - but I could never imitate it. Charles II of England virtue Brother, I am too old to go again to my travels. Charles II of England brother Similar Authors Ibn Saud monarch Henry II of France monarch Charles V of France monarch Charles I of England monarch George III monarch Liliʻuokalani monarch All Authors