For God's sake, let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings

For God's sake, let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings

The line "For God's sake, let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings" is from William Shakespeare's play, Richard II. This quote is spoken by the character Richard II, who is reflecting on the downfall of kings and the fleeting nature of power.