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.

— Queen Elizabeth II

In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognize how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.

— Queen Elizabeth II

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.

— Queen Elizabeth II

Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.

— Queen Elizabeth II

Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.

— Queen Elizabeth II

My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.

— Queen Elizabeth II

My whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. But I shall not have the strength to carry out this resolution alone unless you join in it with me.

— Queen Elizabeth II

The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load.

— Queen Elizabeth II

Therefore, I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.

— Queen Elizabeth II

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.

— Queen Elizabeth II