Queen Elizabeth II, a remarkable woman, reigned as one of the world’s most iconic monarchs for over 70 years with such grace, elegance, and majestic wisdom. Duty to her country was paramount, and the compassion she had for humanity made Queen Elizabeth II a much loved royal, not only to the people of Great Britain, but also to those from many other countries. While elegant beyond words, her sense of humor and wit made her relatable to the common people of the world. Her passing was a great loss for us all.
Throughout her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizbeth II, spoke from the heart, leaving us with some memorable and timeless quotes and sayings that will live on for generations to come. From wise words of comfort, to motivational inspiration, we will be saying “long live” these quotes and keep calm and carry on.
25 Remarkable Quotes By Queen Elizabeth II
1| When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future. Queen Elizabeth II
2| The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually, your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass. Queen Elizabeth II
3| Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom. Queen Elizabeth II
4| Each day is a new beginning, I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God. Queen Elizabeth II
5| It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind. Queen Elizabeth II
6| The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference. Queen Elizabeth II
7| History was not made by those who did nothing. Queen Elizabeth II
8| That’s the thing about unhappiness. All it takes is for something worse to come along and you realize it was actually happiness after all. Queen Elizabeth II
9| I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together. Queen Elizabeth II
10| Giant leaps often start with small steps. Queen Elizabeth II
11| I like to be a free spirit, some don’t like that but that’s the way I am. Queen Elizabeth II
12| It has always been easy to hate and destroy, to build and to cherish is much more difficult. Queen Elizabeth II
13| We will succeed, and that success will belong to everyone of us … better days will return and we will meet again. Queen Elizabeth II
14| Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly dare. Queen Elizabeth II
15| I am aware that I am surrounded by people who feel that they could do the job better, strong people with powerful characters, but for better or worse the crown has landed on my head. Queen Elizabeth II
16| Good memories are our second chance at happiness. Queen Elizabeth II
17| It has perhaps always been the case that the waging of peace is the hardest form of leadership of all. Queen Elizabeth II
18| We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock. Queen Elizabeth II
19| I simply ache from smiling. Why are women expected to beam all the time? It’s unfair. If a man looks solemn, it’s automatically assumed he’s a serious person, not a miserable one. Queen Elizabeth II
20| Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load. Queen Elizabeth II
21| Grief is the price we pay for love. Queen Elizabeth II
22| In times of doubt and anxiety the attitudes people show in their daily lives, in their home, and in their work, are of supreme importance. Queen Elizabeth II
23| Such a blend of traditions serves to make us stronger, individually and collectively, by providing the ingredients needed for social, political and economic resilience. Queen Elizabeth II
24| Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth. Queen Elizabeth II
25| Religion and culture are much in the news these days, usually as sources of difference and conflict, rather than for bringing people together. But the irony is that every religion has something. Queen Elizabeth II
While this list of quotes contain just 25 of Queen Elizabeth II’s memorable quotes, there were so many more that we didn’t have enough room to share. As the world said goodbye to one of England’s most beloved royal in 2022, her words will continue to be a part of history.
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