The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IITrue patriotism doesn’t exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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There are long periods when life seems a small, dull round, a petty business with no point, and then suddenly we are caught up in some great event which gives us a glimpse of the solid and durable foundations of our existence.
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[Before each of numerous portrait sittings:] Now then, with teeth or without?
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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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It has turned out to be an annus horribilis.
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Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit.
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The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its reach.
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I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast.
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I hope that tomorrow we can all, wherever we are, join in expressing our grief at Diana’s loss, and gratitude for her all-too-short life. It is a chance to show to the whole world the British nation united in grief and respect.
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I don’t like to badmouth people. But I’m the head of a monarchy that began in the ninth century, and I’m apparently more modern than Chris Christie.
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The upward course of a nation’s history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women
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Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth.
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Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.
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[To a woman whose cellphone rang during a formal meeting:] You’d better answer that. It could be someone important.
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To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?
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The 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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