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Who seeketh two strings to one bow, they may shoot strong, but never straight.
Elizabeth I
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Elizabeth I
Age: 69 †
Born: 1533
Born: September 7
Died: 1603
Died: March 24
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Queen Of England
Greenwich Palace
The Virgin Queen
Gloriana
Good Queen Bess
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth Tudor
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth
Queen of England Elizabeth I
the Virgin Queen Elizabeth
Queen of England Elisabetta I
Queen of England Elisabeth I
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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. Therefore I have cause to wish nothing more than to content the subject and that is a duty which I owe. Neither do I desire to live longer days than I may see your prosperity and that is my only desire.
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Affection! Affection is false.
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It is good to jest, but not to make a trade of jesting.
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He that will forget God, will also forget his benefactors.
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I do not choose that my grave should be dug while I am still alive.
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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.
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Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested.
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The daughter of debate That still discord doth sow.
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A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing.
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I have no desire to make windows into men's souls.
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Ye may have a greater prince, but ye shall never have a more loving prince.
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The word must is not to be used to princes.
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I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married.
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[When opposed by leaders of her Council:] I will make you shorter by the head!
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Those who appear the most sanctified are the worst
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Mr. Doctor, that loose gown becomes you so well I wonder your notions should be so narrow.
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There is small disproportion betwixt a fool who useth not wit because he hath it not and him that useth it not when it should avail him.
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I am no lover of pompous title, but only desire that my name may be recorded in a line or two, which shall briefly express my name, my virginity, the years of my reign, the reformation of religion under it, and my preservation of peace.
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Words are leaves, the substance consists of deeds, which are the true fruits of a good tree.
Elizabeth I
[To Parliament, when it urged her to marry and settle the succession:] You attend to your own duties and I'll perform mine.
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