Quote #26
What will my enemies not say, that for the safety of her life a maiden queen could be content to spill the blood even of her own kinswoman?
More from Elizabeth I of England
- There is but one Lord, Jesus Christ. One faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.
- You are like my little dog. Whenever they see you, they know I am not far behind.
- 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.
- She almost reluctantly learns to admire her strength and convictions as another powerful, determined woman.
- My lords, the past cannot be cured.
- If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
- I would not open windows into men's souls.
- I will have one mistress here, and no master! No man shall rule over me