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
Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.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
There is one thing higher than Royalty: and that is religion, which causes us to leave the world, and seek God.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
I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a King, and of a King of England too.Elizabeth I