Elizabeth I

Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested.

God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.

I do not so much rejoice that God hath made me to be a Queen, as to be a Queen over so thankful a people.

God forgive you, but I never can.

I do not want a husband who honours me as a queen, if he does not love me as a woman.