I have no desire to make windows into men’s souls.

Elizabeth

Other Elizabeth (film) Quotes

[to a priest he is having tortured] Tell me, what is God to you? Has he abandoned you? Is he such a worldly god that he must play at politics in the filth of conspiracy? Is he not divine? Tell me the truth, as if you were face to face with him now. I’m a patient man, Father. - View Quote Details on [to a priest he is having tortured] Tell me, what…
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…
The marriage of a Queen, Excellency, is born of politics, not childish passion. - View Quote Details on The marriage of a Queen, Excellency, is born of politics,…
[on marriage] I do not think you should lecture me on that my lord, since you yourself have been twice divorced. And are now upon your third wife. - View Quote Details on [on marriage] I do not think you should lecture me…
A man will confess to anything…under torture. - View Quote Details on A man will confess to anything…under torture.
Tonight I think I die. - View Quote Details on Tonight I think I die.
Aye, but marry who, your grace? Would you give me some suggestion? For some say France and others Spain, and some cannot abide foreigners at all. So I am not sure how best to please you unless I married one of each. - View Quote Details on Aye, but marry who, your grace? Would you give me…
Norfolk: [to Mary, on her deathbed, as she refuses to sign a warrant for Elizabeth's execution] Will you leave your kingdom to a heretic? - View Quote Details on Norfolk: [to Mary, on her deathbed, as she refuses to...
[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…
I do not like wars. They have uncertain outcomes. - View Quote Details on I do not like wars. They have uncertain outcomes.