God forgive you, but I never can.
Elizabeth IRead
Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Effective governance combines strength with intelligence, promoting harmony.
Elizabeth I emphasizes that the best form of government balances power (might) with cleverness (wit). When leaders are both strong and wise, they create a harmonious environment that fosters stability and prosperity within their realm.
Themes
LeadershipPowerWisdomGovernanceHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
In a political speech discussing the qualities of a good leader.
More from Elizabeth I
All quotes βAnd therefore I am come amongst you at this time, not as for my recreation or sport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even the dust. I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart of a king, and of a king of England, too.
Elizabeth IRead
There is nothing about which I am more anxious than my country, and for its sake I am willing to die ten deaths, if that be possible.
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Brass shines as fair to the ignorant as gold to the goldsmiths.
Elizabeth IRead
I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.
Elizabeth IRead
There is only one Christ, Jesus, one faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.
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