She has never given an interview during her 70-year reign, but her frequent public speeches offer insight into her private thoughts.
Here is a selection of meaningful, deeply inspiring quotes taken from speeches and sharing by Queen Elizabeth II over her 70-year reign.
1. Don’t let yourself become too rigid. No one has a monopoly on intellectual property, we must always listen and respect each other’s opinions.
2. When life is difficult, brave people will not give up and accept defeat; instead, they will become determined to fight for a brighter future.
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3. It is easy for us to hate someone, but it is very difficult to encourage each other and build relationships.
4. No matter how life knocks us down, we will react more strongly to work and share hardships together.
5. Pain is the price to pay for love.
6. The strong development of technology has made people obscure basic moral values. Electricity cannot create friendship; machines cannot produce compassion; satellites cannot transmit tolerance.
7. Only women can bring gentle and caring breaths to the hard parts of humanity.
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Women should cherish their own value and be confident about it
8. Good memories are the opportunity for us to be happy again.
9. Discrimination is a problem that still exists. Some people feel that their beliefs are being threatened. Others feel uncomfortable with strange cultures. These people need to learn how to approach others to turn their inner fears into strength.
10. We have to see to believe.
11. It is easy to hate or destroy someone. But to love and build love is a very difficult thing.
12. I don’t know of any single formula for success. Over the years I’ve observed that leadership traits are universal and often involve finding a way to encourage people to combine their own drive, talent, knowledge, enthusiasm, and inspiration to work together.