The marriage of a Queen, Excellency, is born of politics,…

The marriage of a Queen, Excellency, is born of politics, not childish passion.

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…
Norfolk: [about Elizabeth] She is just a child and yet still you piss yourselves! - View Quote Details on Norfolk: [about Elizabeth] She is just a child and yet…
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 do not like wars. They have uncertain outcomes. - View Quote Details on I do not like wars. They have uncertain outcomes.
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…
A man will confess to anything…under torture. - View Quote Details on A man will confess to anything…under torture.
Observe, Lord Burghley, I am married… to England. - View Quote Details on Observe, Lord Burghley, I am married… to England.
Arundel: War is a sin, but sometimes, a necessary one. - View Quote Details on Arundel: War is a sin, but sometimes, a necessary one.
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…
Tonight I think I die. - View Quote Details on Tonight I think I die.