Quote #21

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

More from Elizabeth I of England

  1. I would not open windows into men's souls.
  2. My lords, the past cannot be cured.
  3. I will have one mistress here, and no master! No man shall rule over me
  4. She almost reluctantly learns to admire her strength and convictions as another powerful, determined woman.
  5. I am already bound unto an husband, which is the kingdom of England.
  6. There is a small proportion betwixt a fool who useth not wit because he hath it not and him that useth it not when it should avail him.
  7. Better to be a begger and single than a queen and married.
  8. There is but one Lord, Jesus Christ. One faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.

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