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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.

Queen Elizabeth II

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True patriotism doesn’t exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.
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Exclude Other Patriotism True Understanding
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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Course Heart History Long Man Nation Run Soundness Upward Women
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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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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In the turbulence of this anxious and active world many people are leading uneventful, lonely lives. To them dreariness, not disaster, is the enemy.
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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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What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
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Come Future Hope Now Once Pass
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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It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind.
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The British Constitution has always been puzzling and always will be.
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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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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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Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
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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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[Before each of numerous portrait sittings:] Now then, with teeth or without?
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