They are not royal. They just happen to have me as their aunt.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIThe events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbors and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.
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You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.
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I believe that there is a great fear in our generation of being labeled as priggish.
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When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.
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[On the 1982 intruder into her bedroom:] I realized immediately that it wasn’t a servant because they don’t slam doors.
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This new power, which has proved itself to be such a terrifying weapon of destruction, is harnessed for the first time for the common good of our community.
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Football’s a difficult business and aren’t they prima donnas. But it’s a wonderful game.
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For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God’s love, as we strive daily to become better people.
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I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.
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I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else.
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I have to be seen to be believed.
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Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.
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Grief is the price we pay for love.
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I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.
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They seldom realize that on their steadfastness, on their ability to withstand the fatigue of dull repetitive work, and on their courage in meeting constant small adversities depend in great measure the happiness and prosperity of the community as a whole. …
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We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.
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