Queen Elizabeth II quotes and sayings
At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.
Queen Elizabeth II quotes
- For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.
- It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.
- Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
- Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.
- I have been aware all the time that my peoples, spread far and wide throughout every continent and ocean in the world, were united to support me in the task to which I have now been dedicated with such solemnity.
- No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her.
- These wretched babies don't come until they are ready.
- First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.
- 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.
- Grief is the price we pay for love.