You must pardon me, gentlemen, for being a most unconscionable time a-dying. Charles II of England More Quotes by Charles II of England More Quotes From 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 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