There is one thing higher than Royalty: and that is religion, which causes us to leave the world, and seek God. Elizabeth I godhighleave Change image and share on social
It is a natural virtue incident to our sex to be pitiful of those that are afflicted. Elizabeth I afflictincidentnatural Change image and share on social
Though I am not imperial, and though Elizabeth may not deserve it, the Queen of England will easily deserve to have an emperor's son to marry. Elizabeth I deserveeasilyelizabeth Change image and share on social
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 godhathmake Change image and share on social
To be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that see it than it is pleasant to them that bear it. Elizabeth I bearcrownglorious Change image and share on social
Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested. Elizabeth I faithsecretsilence Change image and share on social
Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states. Elizabeth I authordangerdeath Change image and share on social
I shall lend credit to nothing against my people which parents would not believe against their own children. Elizabeth I childcreditlend Change image and share on social
A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing. Elizabeth I clearconsciencefear Change image and share on social
I do not choose that my grave should be dug while I am still alive. Elizabeth I alivechoosedig Change image and share on social