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. …
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIIt has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind.
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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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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Football’s a difficult business and aren’t they prima donnas. But it’s a wonderful game.
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I believe that there is a great fear in our generation of being labeled as priggish.
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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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It has perhaps always been the case that the waging of peace is the hardest form of leadership of all.
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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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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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It’s all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you’re properly trained.
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What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
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For me, heaven is likely to be a bit of a come-down.
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The British Constitution has always been puzzling and always will be.
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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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[On being criticized for her serious expression:] I simply ache from smiling. Why are women expected to beam all the time? It’s unfair. If a man looks solemn, it’s automatically assumed he’s a serious person, not a miserable one.
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I should like to be a horse.
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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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