“Kings were wont to honour philosophers, but if I had such I would honour them as angels that should have such piety in them that they would not seek where they are the second to be the first, and where the third to be the second and so forth.”
Quote by Elizabeth I
Work
Elizabeth I: Collected Works
Elizabeth I: Collected Works is a compilation of the correspondence, speeches, and other writings of Queen Elizabeth I, providing insight into her reign and the political and social context of her time. more
Author
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, was born on September 7, 1533, and died on March 24, 1603. She was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty and her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, marked the peak of English power. During her reign, England achieved significant achievements in politics, economy, and culture. more
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