Remembering Queen Elizabeth: Here Are Some of Her Most Inspiring Quotes
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It's been a year since the world experienced the great loss of Queen Elizabeth II. She was the longest-serving British monarch in history and her passing was one of the most wide-spread mournings in the world. Her life in photos proves just how much she has accomplished during her 70-year-reign—and one scroll through them is enough to make just about anyone feel emotional. To remember Queen Elizabeth on the anniversary of her death, we're taking a look back at many of her iconic quotes and inspirational sayings that she shared over the years.
Whether it was one of her many speeches or simply a motivational quote, Queen Elizabeth sure had a way with words. This one from her will always lift our spirits when we need that nudge: “It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” Other quotes by the Queen are, honestly, hilarious! Proving she had a great sense of humor, Her Majesty once said: “I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am.”
Read through these special quotes by Queen Elizabeth to remember the inspiring woman she was.
On History
“It is through this lens of history that we should view the conflicts of today, and so give us hope for tomorrow.”
On Change
“It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”
On Her Reign
“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.”
On Will Power
“We know the reward is peace on earth, goodwill toward men, but we cannot win it without determination and concerted effort.”
On the Future
“When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.”
On Equality
“Everyone is our neighbor; no matter what race, creed, or color.”
On Womanhood
“It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the harsh progress of mankind.”
On Peace
“When peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.”
On Life
“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.”
On Family and Friendship
“Through the many changes I have seen over the years, faith, family, and friendship have been not only a constant for me, but a source of personal comfort and reassurance.”
On Hope
“I believe that, young or old, we have as much to look forward to with confidence and hope as we have to look back on with pride.”
On Faith
“I know just how much I rely on my own faith to guide me through the good times and the bad.”
On Marriage
“If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction, I am for it.”
On Grief
“Grief is the price we pay for love.”
On Motherhood
“The birth of a baby brings great happiness, but then the business of growing up begins.”
On Home Life
“There is a timeless simplicity to the pull of home.”
On Fashion
“I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am.”
On Milestones
“Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception.”
On Hardships
“The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference.”
On Sports
“Sport has a wonderful way of bringing together people and nations.”
On Loss
“For every poppy a life; and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind.”
On World Events
“People are touched by events which have their roots far across the world.”
On Children
“Often a child's helplessness and vulnerability bring out the best in us.”
On Wisdom
“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.”
On Resilience
“The wartime generation— my generation— is resilient.”
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