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

I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.

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.

Although 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.

Ye may have a greater prince, but ye shall never have a more loving prince.

Chastity is the ermine of woman's soul.

It has been always held for a special principle in friendship that prosperity provideth but adversity proveth friends.