King of The Hwicce

Famous quotes containing the words king of and/or king:

    I know I have the body of a weak, feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king—and of a King of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour should grow by me, I myself will take up arms—I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
    Elizabeth I (1533–1603)

    ...if I perish, I perish.
    Bible: Hebrew, Esther 4:16.

    Queen Esther, as she gathers strength to go to the king on behalf of her people.