I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married. Elizabeth I on alone
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 on death
Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states. Elizabeth I on death
Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested. Elizabeth I on faith
Fear not, we are of the nature of the lion, and cannot descend to the destruction of mice and such small beasts. Elizabeth I on fear
Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government. Elizabeth I on government
I do not want a husband who honours me as a queen, if he does not love me as a woman. Elizabeth I on love
Fear not, we are of the nature of the lion, and cannot descend to the destruction of mice and such small beasts. Elizabeth I on nature
There is one thing higher than Royalty: and that is religion, which causes us to leave the world, and seek God. Elizabeth I on religion
A strength to harm is perilous in the hand of an ambitious head. Elizabeth I on strength
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 on thankful
Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states. Elizabeth I on war