What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIWhat were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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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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Grief is the price we pay for love.
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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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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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[To the suggestion that Great Britain might someday want a Republic:] We’ll go quietly.
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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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Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth.
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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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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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To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.
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Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.
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I believe that there is a great fear in our generation of being labeled as priggish.
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Good memories are our second chance at happiness.
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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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