"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