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Quote by Queen Elizabeth II

“[To a woman whose cellphone rang during a formal meeting:] You'd better answer that. It could be someone important.”

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Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022), full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, was the longest-reigning monarch in British and Commonwealth history. She ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 and reigned for 70 years, witnessing Britain's transformation from post-war recovery to a modern, diverse society. As head of state and symbol of the Commonwealth, she was known for her stability, diligence, and sense of duty, earning widespread affection globally. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, encompassed the Cold War, decolonization, and technological revolution. She was not only the British monarch but also queen of 15 Commonwealth realms, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the symbolic head of the Commonwealth. more

“In the turbulence of this anxious and active world many people are leading uneventful, lonely lives. To them dreariness, not disaster, is the enemy. They seldom realize that on their steadfastness, on their ability to withstand the fatigue of dull repetitive work, and on their courage in meeting constant small adversities depend in great measure the happiness and prosperity of the community as a whole. ... The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.”