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
Fear not, we are of the nature of the lion, and cannot descend to the destruction of mice and such small beasts. – Elizabeth I
I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married. – Elizabeth I
Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government. – Elizabeth I
If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised? I have values I inherited from my father. He helped many. Anyone, even a postman knocking on our door would get a glass of water and some sweets. – Sachin Tendulkar