10 Quotes by Queen Elizabeth I

The use of sea and air is common to all; neither can a title to the ocean belong to any people or private persons, forasmuch as neither nature nor public use and custom permit any possession therof.

The past can not be cured.

And therefore I am come amongst you at this time, not as for my recreation or sport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even the dust. I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart of a king, and of a king of England, too.

I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.

For I am soft and made of melting snow;

I observe and remain silent.

This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

I have the heart of a man, not a woman, and I am not afraid of anything.

There is only one Christ, Jesus, one faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.