Queen Elizabeth II

" Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit. "
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" 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. "
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" Good memories are our second chance at happiness. "
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" Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" Grief is the price we pay for love. "
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" Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth. "
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" I declare before you all that 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. "
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" Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation. "
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" It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind. "
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" 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. "
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" Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly dare. "
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Queen Elizabeth II
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