Elizabeth I Quotes

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

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

Elizabeth I

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

Elizabeth I

God forgive you, but I never can.

Elizabeth I

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

Elizabeth I

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

The past cannot be cured.

Elizabeth I