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Elizabeth

Other Elizabeth (film) Quotes

This is the Lord’s doing. And it is marvelous in our eyes. - View Quote Details on This is the Lord’s doing. And it is marvelous in…
I have no desire to make windows into men’s souls. - View Quote Details on I have no desire to make windows into men’s souls.
Observe, Lord Burghley, I am married… to England. - View Quote Details on Observe, Lord Burghley, I am married… to England.
[to Elizabeth] Madam, if I may. A prince should never flinch from being blamed for acts of ruthlessness which are necessary for safe guarding the state and their own person. You must take these things so much to heart that you do not fear to strike. Even the very nearest that you have if they be implicated. - View Quote Details on [to Elizabeth] Madam, if I may. A prince should never…
Mary of Guise: Go back to England, and take this to your Queen. Hm? [in French, to herself] English blood on French colors. [turns to her officer] Send him back to his Queen, and make sure he remains alive. Tell that bastard Queen not to send children to fight Mary of Guise! - View Quote Details on Mary of Guise: Go back to England, and take this…
Each of you must vote according to your conscience. But remember this. In your hands, upon this moment, lies the future happiness of my people, and the peace of this realm. Let that be upon your conscience also. - View Quote Details on Each of you must vote according to your conscience. But…
De la Quadra: [to Dudley] My lord, what will a man not do for love? - View Quote Details on De la Quadra: [to Dudley] My lord, what will a…
Duc d’Anjou: [in French] Elizabeth is a witch… a witch… and her servant is the devil! - View Quote Details on Duc d’Anjou: [in French] Elizabeth is a witch… a witch…
Sir William Cecil: He is a traitor, and his father before him. Lord Robert’s head will end up on a spike, not on the pillow of a Queen. - View Quote Details on Sir William Cecil: He is a traitor, and his father…
Sir Robert Dudley: [to Elizabeth] Remember who you are. Do not be afraid of them. - View Quote Details on Sir Robert Dudley: [to Elizabeth] Remember who you are. Do…