# Quote — Lois Lowry, Number the Stars

> King Christian X, king of Denmark, used to ride through the streets of Denmark on his horse and wave to the people of Denmark. A German soldier said to a boy; "Where is his body guard?", and the boy said "All of Denmark is his bodyguard". This is reportedly true.

- Author: [Lois Lowry](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lois-lowry.md)
- Book: [Number the Stars](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lois-lowry/number-the-stars.md)
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