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 II[Before each of numerous portrait sittings:] Now then, with teeth or without?
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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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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I should like to be a horse.
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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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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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Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.
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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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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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I hope people will think very carefully about the future.
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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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Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
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What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
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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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[Before each of numerous portrait sittings:] Now then, with teeth or without?
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Good memories are our second chance at happiness.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II