Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.
Monarchy
Monarchy is like a work of nature, well composed both to grow and continue.
—Francis Bacon
A monarchy is like a man-of-war—bad shots between wind and water hurt it exceedingly; there is danger of capsizing. But democracy is a raft. You cannot easily upturn it. It is a wet place, but it is a pretty safe one.
—Joseph Cook