True patriotism doesn’t exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II[To the suggestion that Great Britain might someday want a Republic:] We’ll go quietly.
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually, your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally.
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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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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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At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.
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I believe that there is a great fear in our generation of being labeled as priggish.
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Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth.
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I have to be seen to be believed.
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I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast.
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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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For me, heaven is likely to be a bit of a come-down.
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Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
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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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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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For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.
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They are not royal. They just happen to have me as their aunt.
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We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. So what I say to you now, as your queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart.
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1992 is not a year I shall look back on with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it hasturned out to be an Annus Horribilis.
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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 Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its reach.
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My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.
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Grief is the price we pay for love.
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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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Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.
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It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.
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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.
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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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