I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married.

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.

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

Men fight wars. Women win them.

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

To 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.

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.

Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.

A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing.

There is no marvel in a woman learning to speak, but there would be in teaching her to hold her tongue

There is only one Christ, Jesus, one faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.

...Unsettling emotions are capable of messing up the most beautiful minds in this world.

The fear of God is the only cure for the fear of people.

Your mind is your greatest power. Use it well.

I don't do sports, and my idea of hell is being dragged around ruins/museums/famous buildings, so I guess I'm a beach bum.

Real beauty is to be true to oneself. That's what makes me feel good.

I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom was like in the living room. That's why I still love to sleep on couches now.

The girl traced the outline of her lover's shadow so she would always have a record of how he looked.

After all, one knows one's weak points so well, that it's rather bewildering to have the critics overlook them and invent others.

The problem with a job is that relying on others to give you a living is the biggest risk of all.

I love Kate Winslet, Rachel Weisz, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench as well. They're all wonderful and they're very inspiring.