Elizabeth I Quotes
Elizabeth's speeches and letters were recorded and copied in her own time. The quotes below come from them, with the occasion and date.
4 real Elizabeth I quotes, with sources
“I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king.”Elizabeth I — Speech to the troops at Tilbury, August 1588
“I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married.”Elizabeth I — To the envoy of the Duke of Württemberg, 1563, discussing a marriage proposal
“Though God hath raised me high, yet this I count the glory of my crown, that I have reigned with your loves.”Elizabeth I — “Golden Speech” to Parliament, 30 November 1601
“I see, and say nothing.”Elizabeth I — Her personal motto, Video et taceo
Who was Elizabeth I?
Declared illegitimate as a child and imprisoned in the Tower as a young woman, Elizabeth became one of England's most successful monarchs. Her 44-year reign saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada and a golden age of exploration and theatre. Read more on Wikipedia.
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What is Elizabeth I's most famous quote?
One of the best known is “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king.” (Speech to the troops at Tilbury, August 1588)
Where do these Elizabeth I quotes come from?
Elizabeth's speeches and letters were recorded and copied in her own time. The quotes below come from them, with the occasion and date.
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