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
Must! Is must a word to be addressed to princes? Little man, little man! thy father, if he had been alive, durst not have used that word. – Elizabeth I
My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than Englands hate neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me. – Elizabeth I