I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married.
Statement to the envoy of Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg while discussing a proposal of marriage to the duke's son, Christoph
Elizabeth I of England
Eyes of youth have sharp sight, but commonly not so deep as those of elder age.
Elizabeth I of England
I think that, at the worst, God has not yet ordained that England shall perish.
Elizabeth I of England
Who seeketh two strings to one bow, they may shoot strong, but never straight...
Elizabeth I of England
I am and am not; freeze, and yet I burn,
Since from myself my other self I turn.
Since from myself my other self I turn.
Elizabeth I of England
Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested.
Elizabeth I of England
The queen of Scots is this day leichter of a fair son, and I am but a barren stock.
Elizabeth I of England
I do not want a husband who honours me as a queen, if he does not love me as a woman.
Elizabeth I of England
I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.
Elizabeth I of England
It is a natural virtue incident to our sex to be pitiful of those that are afflicted.
Elizabeth I of England
I pray to God that I shall not live one hour after I have thought of using deception.
Elizabeth I of England
