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Elizabeth II
23 quotes
“My Husband and I....”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 1957 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 1957 Christmas Broadcast; quoted on royal website (25 December 1957)
“Today we need a special kind of courage. Not the kind needed in battle, but a kind which makes us stand up for everything that we know is right, everything that is true and honest. We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics, so that we can show the world that we are not afraid of the future.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 1957 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 1957 Christmas Broadcast; quoted on royal website (25 December 1957)
“On behalf of the British people I salute the skill and courage which have brought man to the moon. May this endeavour increase the knowledge and well-being of mankind.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 1969 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Message left on the moon by the crew of Apollo 11; NASA documentation (13 July 1969)
“1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it has turned out to be an 'Annus Horribilis'.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 1992 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at the Guildhall, London, to mark the 40th anniversary of her Accession (24 November 1992)
“Although we must leave you, Fair Castle of Mey, We shall never forget, Nor will never repay, A meal of such splendour, Repast of such zest, It will take us to Sunday, Just to digest. To leafy Balmoral, We are now on our way, But our hearts will remain At the Castle of Mey. With your gardens and ranges, And all your good cheer, We will be back again soon So roll on next year.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ode to the Castle of Mey, recorded in the visitors' book at the Castle of Mey, in Caithness, during a visit to the Queen Mother, 1993.
“We are a moderate, pragmatic people, more comfortable with practice than theory.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in reply to Addresses from both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall in the year of Her Golden Jubilee (30 April 2002)
“But nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Message from the Queen, read by the British ambassador to Washington, Sir Christopher Meyer, St Thomas's Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City. 22 September 2001. Source 1: The Telegraph (September 21, 2001)…
“Oh, dear, I hope it wasn't anyone important.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Said to Clare Short after Short's phone rang in her handbag during a Privy Council meeting; quoted in Donald Macintyre, "The Queen is on a roll because she understands her role (unlike her son)," The Independent (2 May …
“Since I have landed in Quebec, I think we can say that I am Canadian.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Discrimination still exists. Some people feel that their own beliefs are being threatened. Some are unhappy about unfamiliar cultures. They all need to be reassured that there is so much to be gained by reaching out to others; that diversity is indeed a strength and not a threat.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 2004 Christmas message
“Football's a difficult business and aren't they prima donnas?”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Queen gives her opinion to Premier League chairman Sir David Richards, as quoted in BBC News (2 January 2007)
“In tomorrow's world we must all work together as hard as ever, if we're truly to be United Nations”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A Uachtaráin agus a chairde”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: State banquet in Ireland, 18/5/2011
“The right to change the government by the ballot box and not the barrel of a gun; perhaps the best definition of a democracy.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The concept of our established Church is occasionally misunderstood and, I believe, commonly under-appreciated. Its role is not to defend Anglicanism to the exclusion of other religions. Instead, the Church has a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During a speech at Lambeth Palace (15 February 2012). Quoted on royal website
“Our religions provide critical guidance for the way we live our lives, and for the way in which we treat each other.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During a speech at Lambeth Palace (15 February 2012). Quoted on royal website
“Our peace and prosperity can never be taken for granted and must constantly be tended, so that never again do we have cause to build monuments to our fallen youth.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech during the commemorations of D-Day (6 June 2014).
“The true measure of all our actions is how long the good in them lasts...everything we do, we do for the young.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech during the commemorations of D-Day (6 June 2014).
“I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge. And those who come after us will say the Britons of this generation were as strong as any. That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country. The pride in who we are is not a part of our past, it defines our present and our future.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address to the UK and Commonwealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, 05/04/2020 .
“Today it may seem hard that we cannot mark this special anniversary as we would wish. Instead we remember from our homes and our doorsteps. But our streets are not empty; they are filled with the love and the care that we have for each other. And when I look at our country today, and see what we are willing to do to protect and support one another, I say with pride that we are still a nation those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen would recognise and admire.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address to the UK on the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which occurred during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic (8 May 2020) .
“There is a motto which has been borne by many of my ancestors — a noble motto, "I serve". Those words were an inspiration to many bygone heirs to the Throne when they made their knightly dedication as they came to manhood. I cannot do quite as they did. But through the inventions of science I can do what was not possible for any of them. I can make my solemn act of dedication with a whole Empire listening. I should like to make that dedication now. It is very simple. I declare before you all, that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family, to which we all belong. But I shall not have the strength to carry out this resolution alone, unless you join in it with me as I now invite you to do. I know that your support will be unfailingly given. God help me to make good my vow and God bless all of you, who are willing to share with it.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 1947 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 21st birthday speech, (21 April 1947) · Video at YouTube
“Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer. Across the Commonwealth, my family and I have been inspired by stories of people volunteering in their communities, helping those in need. In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit. To our young people in particular I say thank you for the part you have played. This year, we celebrated International Nurses’ Day, on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. As with other nursing pioneers like Mary Seacole, Florence Nightingale shone a lamp of hope across the world. Today, our front-line services still shine that lamp for us — supported by the amazing achievements of modern science — and we owe them a debt of gratitude. We continue to be inspired by the kindness of strangers and draw comfort that — even on the darkest nights — there is hope in the new dawn.”
Elizabeth II (1926–2022) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christmas Broadcast (25 December 2020)