The English, a spirited nation, claim the empire of the sea; the French, a calmer nation, claim that of the air. Louis XVIII of France More Quotes by Louis XVIII of France More Quotes From Louis XVIII of France Punctuality is the politeness of kings. Louis XVIII of France punctuality politeness kings A king should die standing. Louis XVIII of France last-words should kings A king should die on his feet. Louis XVIII of France king his die feet