Elizabeth I — "The prince that will absolutely command, must be absolute among his own."

"I know the least of any creature that is in the world."

"It is not my desire to live or reign longer than my life and reign shall be for your good. And though you have had, and may have, many mightier and wiser princes sitting in this royal seat, yet you ne…"

"I should be sorry to have such a husband as would not be content to be governed by me."

"I have desired to live to see this day, wherein I have had a sight of my people. I bless God that I am come amongst you, and I hope I shall never depart from you."

"I am resolved to live and die in this my virginity."