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

I have no desire to make windows into men's souls.

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

And therefore I am come amongst you at this time, not as for my recreation or sport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even the dust. I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart of a king, and of a king of England, too.

I have seen many a man turn his gold into smoke, but you are the first who has turned smoke into gold.

He who placed me in this seat will keep me here.

Princes have big ears which hear far and near.