5 Elizabeth I of England Quotes on Power

Elizabeth I of England quotes on power

5. I will make you shorter by the head.

10. Must is not a word to be used to princes! Little man, little man, if your late father were here he would never dare utter such a word.

16. Although I may not be a lion, I am a lion's cub, and inherit many of his qualities; and as long as the King of France treats me gently he will find me as gentle and tractable as he can desire; but if he be rough, I shall take the trouble to be just as troublesome and offensive to him as I can.

19. I will have one mistress here, and no master! No man shall rule over me

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?