He wrapped himself in quotations- as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.
Name me an emperor who was ever struck by a cannonball.
Name me and emperor who was ever struck by a cannonball.
You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve," said Aslan. "And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth. Be content.