None of us has a monopoly of wisdom, and we must always be ready to listen and respect other points of view

From the Queen’s Christmas speech, 1991

“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.”

From the Queen’s Christmas speech, 2013

When I was 21, I pledged my life to the service of our people and I asked for God’s help to make good that vow. Although that vow was made in my salad days, when I was green in judgment, I do not regret nor retract one word of it.”

In a speech to mark 25 years on the throne, 1977

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.”

From a speech to the UN, 2010

The Queen in her own words: 16 memorable quotes from her 70-year reign