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13 Poignant Quotes From Queen Elizabeth II That Captures Her Sense of Leading A Brilliant Life

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, ending an era for Britain. She was the world’s oldest and longest-serving head of state and came to the throne following the death of her father King George VI on Feb. 6, 1952, when she was just 25.

The United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch has inspired millions of people around the globe with stunningly brilliant sentiments offering words of wisdom and advice on every aspect of life be it- career, family, marriage, leadership or character. Here are our favorite quotes to celebrate her legacy, grace and strength once again through inspiring quotes!

On Female Empowerment

“It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the harsh progress of mankind.”

On Leadership

“I know of no single formula for success, but over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.”

“It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”

On Life

“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.”

 

 

On Marriage

“He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know,” the Queen said of her husband, Prince Phillip.

“If I am asked today what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction. I am for it.”

On Unity

“We may hold different points of view but it is in times of stress and difficulty that we most need to remember that we have much more in common than there is dividing us.”

 

 

On Self-Belief

“The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually, your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.”

On Mindfulness

“We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.”

“Each day is a new beginning, I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God.”

On Courage

“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.”

“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.”

“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.”

 

We deeply mourn the death of the Queen. Her words will remain ’til eternity, serving as an inspiration to guide many generations to come. May she rest in peace.

 

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