Not all the water in the rough rude sea can wash the balm off from an anointed king

Not all the water in the rough rude sea can wash the balm off from an anointed king

The quote "Not all the water in the rough rude sea can wash the balm off from an anointed king" is a powerful and evocative line from William Shakespeare's play, Richard II. In this context, the quote speaks to the idea of divine right and the inherent power and authority of a king.