Quotes of Queen Elizabeth — Quotes From a Remarkable Woman, Wife, Mother and Grandmother
“God save the Queen” — it’ll probably be a long, long time until the world hears this phrase again. With the death of the longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, she passes the throne to his son, now King Charles III. The British national anthem has now reverted back to the phrase “God save the King” after 70 long years.
No doubt, the late Queen Elizabeth II was imperfect, like all of us. But she truly did her best with the time that she had. No one can doubt her diligence and sense of duty when it came to serving her duties as the Queen.
Though imperfect, the late Queen was an inspiration to a lot of people around the world. As a tribute, here are some famous quotes from Queen Elizabeth II — a remarkable woman, wife, mother, grandmother and a Queen.
On Leadership
“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."
On Wisdom
“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom”
On Love and Marriage
“Grief is the price we pay for love”
"If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction, I am for it"
On the Importance of Women
"It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the harsh progress of mankind"
On God
"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"
On Progress and Change
"It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."