I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.

The end crowneth the work.

Who seeketh two strings to one bow, they may shoot strong, but never straight.

There is nothing in the world I hold in greater horror than to see a body moving against its head: and I shall be very careful notto ally myself with such a monster.

Have a care over my people. You have my people--do you that which I ought to do. They are my people.... See unto them--see unto them, for they are my charge.... I care not for myself; my life is not dear to me. My care is for my people. I pray God, whoever succeedeth me, be as careful of them as I am.

[When opposed by leaders of her Council:] I will make you shorter by the head!

Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith: it is the price of love.