Elizabeth I Quotes

Elizabeth I was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. She was one of the most successful and influential monarchs in English history, known for her reign of stability, cultural flourishing, and her role in shaping England's identity.

The past cannot be cured.... -Elizabeth I

The past cannot be cured.

Elizabeth I , Royalty
God forgive you, but I never can.... -Elizabeth I

God forgive you, but I never can.

Elizabeth I , Royalty
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This quote conveys a sentiment of unforgiveness from the speaker towards someone, indicating a personal inability or unwillingness to extend forgiveness, even if God does.

I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen... -Elizabeth I

I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married.

Elizabeth I , Royalty
A strength to harm is perilous in the hand of an a... -Elizabeth I

A strength to harm is perilous in the hand of an ambitious head.

Elizabeth I , Royalty
All my possessions for a moment of time.... -Elizabeth I

All my possessions for a moment of time.

Elizabeth I , Royalty

Fear not, we are of the nature of the lion, and cannot descend to the destruction of mice and such small beasts.

Elizabeth I , Royalty

My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than England's hate; neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me.

Elizabeth I , Royalty

God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.

Elizabeth I , Royalty

I do not so much rejoice that God hath made me to be a Queen, as to be a Queen over so thankful a people.

Elizabeth I , Royalty

There is one thing higher than Royalty: and that is religion, which causes us to leave the world, and seek God.

Elizabeth I , Royalty
Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silen... -Elizabeth I

Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested.

Elizabeth I , Royalty

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