They best pass over the world who trip over it quickly; for it is but a bog. If we stop, we sink.
Elizabeth ITo be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that see it than it is pleasant to them that bear it.
Elizabeth Iwe Princes are set as it were upon stages, in the sight and view of all the world. The least spot is soon spied in our garments, a blemish quickly noticed in our doings.
Elizabeth IAlthough I may not be a lioness, I am a lion's cub, and inherit many of his qualities; and as long as the King of France treats me gently he will find me as gentle and tractable as he can desire; but if he be rough, I shall take the trouble to be just as troublesome and offensive to him as I can.
Elizabeth I