“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
“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
“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
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
~ Queen Elizabeth II
“Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organization or nation.”
~ Queen Elizabeth II
“Families, friends, and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is a tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit.”
~ Queen Elizabeth II
“There are long periods when life seems a small, dull round, a petty business with no point, and then suddenly we are caught up in some great event which gives us a glimpse of the solid and durable foundations of our existence.”
~ Queen Elizabeth II
“I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else – I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
~ Queen Elizabeth II
