40 Elizabeth II quote about power, family and life.

1. When I look to the future, there is no doubt in my mind that there is one certainty - it is change, and the pace of this change will only increase... Many people, for example, people of my age or representatives of the most vulnerable sections of society, fear that their will be left behind. It seems that the sheer speed of change is sweeping away so much that is familiar and joyful. But I don't think we should worry about it. We can understand the future if we understand the lessons of the past.

2. Over the years, those who seemed to me the most happy, content, and fulfilled were always the people who lived the most open and selfless lives.

3. Every day is a new beginning, and I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do the right thing, look to the future, accept whatever the day brings, and trust God.

4. Young or old, I believe we have much to look forward to with confidence and hope, and to look back with pride.

5. Our modern world makes such demanding demands on our time and attention that the need to remember our responsibility to others is more important than ever.

6. In times of doubt and anxiety, people's relationships manifested in everyday life, at home and at work, are of primary importance.

7. It was women who brought softness and care to the harsh progress of mankind.

8. It is through the prism of history that we must look at the conflicts of today to give us hope for tomorrow.

9. With age comes experience, and it can be a virtue if used wisely. Wanting to leave past differences behind and move forward together, we honor the freedom and democracy once won for us at such a high cost.

10. If we decide to be attentive and help our neighbors; make friends with people of different races and religions; and, as our Lord said, let us take note of our own faults before we criticize others, we shall keep one faith with those who landed in Normandy and fought so hard for their faith in liberty, peace, and human decency.

11. Although we have faced problems before, this case is different. This time we join with all peoples around the world in a joint effort, using the great advances of science and our instinctive compassion to heal. We will succeed - and this success will belong to each of us. We must take comfort in the fact that, though we may still have much to experience, the best days will return: we shall be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.

12. True patriotism does not exclude understanding the patriotism of others.

13. Children are terribly capricious: they are born only when they are absolutely ready to appear in our world.

14. People have to see me to believe me.

15. Today we need special courage. Not the kind that is needed in battle, but the kind that makes us stand up for what we know is right, what is true and fair. We need the courage to stand up to the invisible depravity of the cynics so that we can show the world that we are not afraid of the future.

16. In the world of tomorrow, we must all work together more than ever if we are truly to be the United Nations.

17. The true measure of all our actions is how long the good in them lasts... everything we do, we do for the youth.

18. Today it may seem difficult that we cannot celebrate this special anniversary as we would like. Instead, we remember from our homes and our doorsteps. But our streets are not empty; they are full of the love and care we have for each other. And when I look at our country today and see what we are willing to do to protect and support each other, I am proud to say that we are still a nation that those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen recognize and admire.

19. Discrimination still exists. Some people feel that their own beliefs are threatened. Some are unhappy with unfamiliar cultures. All of them need to be reassured that they have much to gain by reaching out to others; that diversity is indeed a strength, not a threat.

20. We are a moderate, pragmatic people, it is easier for us with practice than with theory. 21. Peace and prosperity cannot be taken for granted, they must be constantly cared for so that we never again have reason to erect monuments to our fallen youth.

22. Our religions provide important guidelines for our lives and how we treat each other.

23. I hope that in the years to come, everyone can be proud of how they responded to this challenge. And those who come after us will say that the British of this generation were as strong as any. The attributes of self-discipline, calm determination, good humor and camaraderie still characterize this country. Pride in who we are is not part of our past, it defines our present and our future.

24. I enjoy being a free spirit. Some people don't like it, but that's just the way I am.

25. Those who knew Diana will never forget her. But neither have the millions of people who have never met the princess.

26. To believe something, I have to see it.

27. What happiness it is to be passionate!

28. A long life is inevitably full of many milestones; mine is no exception.

29. I declare to all of you that my entire life, whether long or short, will be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.

30. I don't think there was such a thing as a "platinum anniversary" when we got married. No one knew we would live this long.

31. If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer simply and convincingly: I am only in favor!

32. My husband has been my strength all these years. I owe him more than he could ever imagine.

33. Peacekeeping has always been the most difficult form of leadership possible.

34. The wartime generation, my generation, is resilient.

35. We may hold different points of view, but it is in times of stress and difficulty that we most need to remember that we have much more in common than what separates us.

36. The birth of a child brings great happiness, but then the business of growing up begins. 37. There are long periods when life seems boring, a small matter without meaning, and then suddenly we fall into some big event that gives us an idea of the significant meaning of our existence.

38. I believe that people will think very carefully about the future.

39. Being together, feeling supported is the glue that holds family members and citizens of the country together.