What are kings, when regiment is gone, but perfect shadows in a sunshine day?
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that when the power and authority of kings is gone, they are nothing more than shadows in the sunlight - just illusions or appearances without any real substance or meaning. It suggests that the true strength and importance of a ruler lies not in their title, but in how they lead and govern their people. Without that, they are just empty figures with no real influence or purpose.
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