If we are understood, more words are unnecessary; if we are not likely to be understood, they are useless. Charles II of England More Quotes by Charles II of England More Quotes From Charles II of England 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