I have never been able to be so allured by the prospect of advantages or so terrified by misfortunes, swayed by honours or fettered by affection, nay not even so smitten by the fear of death, as to enter upon marriage.

I find that I sent wolves not shepherds to govern Ireland, for they have left me nothing but ashes and carcasses to reign over!

[To Parliament, when it urged her to marry and settle the succession:] You attend to your own duties and I'll perform mine.

Mr. Doctor, that loose gown becomes you so well I wonder your notions should be so narrow.

I would not open windows into men's souls.

[On Thomas Seymour's death:] This day died a man of much wit and very little judgment.

I pray to God that I shall not live one hour after I have thought of using deception.