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It is the duty of Her Majesty's government neither to flap nor to falter. -- Harold MacMillan
True, He is infinite Majesty, but He is also infinite Goodness and infinite Love. There can be no greater Lord than God; neither can there be a more ardent lover than He. -- Alphonsus Liguori
I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy. -- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit. -- Alexander Pope
Majesty and love do not consort well together, nor do they dwell in the same place. -- Ovid
I get my best ideas in a thunderstorm. I have the power and majesty of nature on my side. -- Ralph Steadman
Her Majesty said she hoped I would have time for my horses - I own two and have shares in four. -- Alex Ferguson
While I have never been a regular churchgoer, I'm anything but immune to the power and the majesty of the religious experience. -- Joseph Barbera
I'm an officer in her Majesty's Royal New Zealand Navy. I'm a public relations officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy. Sounds good, doesn't it? -- Mark Hadlow
The amount of time we spend with Jesus - meditating on His Word and His majesty, seeking His face - establishes our fruitfulness in the kingdom. -- Charles Stanley
There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations. -- Washington Irving
It cannot in the opinion of His Majesty's Government be classified as slavery in the extreme acceptance of the word without some risk of terminological inexactitude. -- Winston Churchill
Your Majesty, I took the liberty because I was so desirous of visiting alone with you for a few minutes before the rest of the other peasants arrived. -- Walter Annenberg
After that his Majesty was beheaded, the Parliament for some years effected nothing either for the publick peace or tranquillity of the nation, or settling religion as they had formerly promised. -- William Lilly
The queen and I always got on well, still do; I uphold everything Her Majesty represents, has given up her life for. It's her duty. For her country, she's selfless to the grave. -- Sarah Ferguson
Most Glorious and eternal Majesty, Thou art righteous and holy in all thou dost to the sons of men, though thou hast suffered men to condemn Thy servant, Thy servant will not condemn Thee. -- Christopher Love
Dead, your Majesty. Dead, my lords and gentlemen. Dead, Right Reverends and Wrong Reverends of every order. Dead, men and women, born with Heavenly compassion in your hearts. And dying thus around us every day. -- Charles Dickens
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator. -- Rick Perry
On October 18, 1941, I suddenly received a mandate from His Majesty to form a new cabinet. This was completely unexpected, and when I was summoned to the Imperial Palace I thought I would be questioned on the army's point of view -- Hideki Tojo
I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God's Will, united in spirit and in aim. -- Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty is not a subject. -- Benjamin Disraeli
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That was Hera. Her Majesty, the Loose Cannon. -- Rick Riordan
Our Sovereign's Health, the Majesty of the People. -- Charles James Fox
Calf love doesn't usually survive amputation, Your Majesty. -- Megan Whalen Turner
Her Majesty's Secret Service wouldn't have me on the payroll. -- Colin Farrell
Majesty and love do not well agree, nor do they live together. -- Ovid
Ten years of shadows, but no longer. Light up the darkness, Majesty. -- Sarah J. Maas
No parts of his Majesty's dominions can be taxed without their consent. -- James Otis
It has been said that England invented the phrase, 'Her Majesty's Opposition'. -- Walter Bagehot
It is the duty of Her Majesty's government neither to flap nor to falter -- Harold MacMillan
You're a cynic," Urgit accused. Silk shook his head. "No, Your Majesty. I'm a realist. -- David Eddings
Presence is needed to become aware of the Beauty, the Majesty, the Sacredness of Nature -- Eckhart Tolle
Silence is not just about secrecy, Your Majesty. It is grief and it is shame. -- Melina Marchetta
Forgive me, Majesty. I am a vulgar man! But I assure you, my music is not. -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Your Majesty, I am like you. I do no work. I do nothing, but I am indispensable. -- Sergei Diaghilev
His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had to distinguish between the two. -- Alison Goodman
His Majesty's Government looks with favour upon the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jews. -- Arthur Balfour
There! His Majesty can now read my name without glasses. And he can double the reward on my head! -- John Hancock
That is how His Majesty [the Lord] rewards our good works---I mean, by predisposing us to perform better ones. -- Teresa of Avila
If his Majesty is resolved to have my head, he may make a whistle of my arse if he pleases. -- Algernon Sidney
A power of Butterfly must be - The Aptitude to fly Meadows of Majesty concedes And easy Sweeps of Sky - -- Emily Dickinson
I have absolutely no difficulty myself with the playing of God Save the Queen in the presence of Her Majesty. -- John Howard
His Majesty the King requires that the Royal Chancellery in all written documents endeavor to write in clear, plain Swedish. -- Charles XII of Sweden
As long as His Majesty is sick, I will move my bed to his chambers, the better to care for him. -- Catherine Parr
That you prefer to rule through fear rather than justice? So sorry, Your Majesty, I'm afraid I already knew that about you. -- Marissa Meyer
...I'd have cheerfully thrown Her Majesty and her hundred pounds of baggage to the curb, but that wasn't mature. ~Cat on Annette -- Jeaniene Frost
We are even higher than the heavens, we are greater than angels; Why should we not transcend both? Our lodging-place is Majesty. -- Rumi
I proceeded in my national mission, seeking to pave the way for an understanding between His Majesty and the other ruling princes of Arabia. -- Ameen Rihani
Good grief! They're going to call us inside soon, and Sticky hasn't even met Madge yet!" "Who's Madge?" Sticky asked. "Her Majesty the Queen! -- Trenton Lee Stewart
Everybody is presumed to know the law except His Majesty's judges, who have a Court of Appeal set over them to put them right. -- William Henry Maule
His Majesty [the Lord] . . . rewards great services with trials, and there can be no better reward, for out of trials springs love for God. -- Teresa of Avila
The Child, the Lord Jesus Christ . . . Word in our flesh, Wisdom in infancy, Power in weakness, and in true Man, the Lord of Majesty. -- Pope Leo I
The monster has escaped Elba!" "The tyrant has landed at Cannes!" "Bonaparte meets the troops." "Napoleon approaches Paris." "His Imperial Majesty has entered the capital. -- David Frum
Sir. My lord. Master Roydon." The young man blurted out most available titles except for "Your Majesty" and "Prince of Darkness." These were implied nonetheless. -- Deborah Harkness
Almost 15 with music, we have so many guitars that we developed over the years. The latest one is 'The Majesty' guitar, which I'm really proud of. -- John Petrucci
No more I do, your Majesty. But what's that got to do with it? I might as well die on a wild goose chase as die here. -- C. S. Lewis
My God, is it possible that all the people have gone mad? The civil war now being inaugurated will be as horrible as his Satanic Majesty could desire. -- Sam Houston
Am I to understand,' said Reepicheep to Lucy after a long stare at Eustace, 'That this singularly discourteous person is under your Majesty's protection? Because, if not-- -- C. S. Lewis
Whatever the lengths to which others may go, His Majesty's Government will never resort to the deliberate attack on women and children and other civilians for purposes of mere terrorism. -- Neville Chamberlain
You don't expect to get the letter saying, Her Majesty would like to appoint you Knight Commander of the British Empire! It was just a completely overwhelming and exciting day. -- Antony Sher
No,' the professor replied. 'Her Majesty s alive and well - at least I assume so if she hasn't met a certain van driver from Yeovil.' ~Professor Hamilton -- Bryan Davis
How much on outward show does all depend, If virtues from within no lustre lend! Strip off th'externals M and Y, the rest Proves Majesty itself is but a Jest. -- Horace Walpole
I have a lot of respect for His Majesty Juan Carlos. I call him Uncle Juan because he is an extraordinary person whom I have known for a long time. -- Mohammed VI of Morocco
I notice you didn't laugh, Mr. Black! - No, Your Majesty. We are forbidden to laugh at the things kings say, sire, because otherwise we would be at it all day. -- Terry Pratchett
So dearly does His Majesty love us that He will reward our love for our neighbor by increasing the love which we bear to Himself, and that in a thousand ways. -- Teresa of Avila
Costis bowed stiffly. "I am here to make sure that you stay in bed, Your Majesty, because if this offends you and you order me summarily executed, it is no loss. Politically speaking. -- Megan Whalen Turner
Regarding Her Majesty, Queen Levana, has she or any of the Lunar court commented on the escape of the convict?" Kai's jaw tensed. "Oh, she's had a thing or two to say about it. -- Marissa Meyer
If ever the call comes to them, the young will go straight from the ranks of the neutralists into the ranks of he Majesty's Forces, as they have so often done in the past. -- Harold MacMillan
We thought the Duke would have been pleased if the King's Majesty would have married his daughter, but nothing came of that--' Squints, and has freckles,' said Caspian. Oh, poor girl,' said Lucy. -- C. S. Lewis
When the late Bishop was appointed, about thirty-two years ago, to diffuse the light of the Gospel through this extensive portion of His Majesty's dominions, it was even a greater spiritual, than a natural wilderness. -- John Strachan
Paradoxically, the few eras of peace were times when men of war had high influence. The Pax Romana was enforced by Caesar's Legions. The Pax Brittanica was enforced by the Royal Navy and His Majesty's Forces. -- Jerry Pournelle
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My sisters and I cannot spend any substantial time searching for Wickham, as we are each commanded by His Majesty to defend Hertfordshire from all enemies until such time as we are dead, rendered lame, or married. -- Seth Grahame-Smith
On the Wednesday evening - that is, the day I saw her Majesty on this particular point - I had the opportunity of conferring with all those whom I proposed to submit to her Majesty as Ministers. -- Robert Peel
I went to Buckingham Palace and I wanted to take something from there, but there was nothing good to steal, although I did nick some serviettes with ER and Her Majesty on them from the Jubilee celebrations. -- Konnie Huq
When we opened the doors, we saw that the entire room was scorched black and you were on the floor possibly dead, surrounded by broken glass. Window glass is expensive, you realize that?" "Yes, Your Majesty," he said meekly. -- Megan Whalen Turner
For I assure Your Majesty that if God had not mysteriously assisted us and the victory had gone to NarvÃ¡ez, it would have been the greatest harm that Spaniards had done to each other for a long time past. -- Hernando Cortes
I have stated it plain, an' my argument's thus ( It's all one, says the Sapper) There's only one Corps which is perfect - that's us; An' they call us Her Majesty's Engineers, With the rank and pay of a Sapper! -- Rudyard Kipling
It is certain that the love of God does not consist in this sweetness and tenderness which we for the most part desire; but rather in serving Him in justice, fortitude, and humility. His Majesty seeks and loves courageous souls. -- Teresa of Avila
On October 18, 1941, I suddenly received a mandate from His Majesty to form a new cabinet. This was completely unexpected, and when I was summoned to the Imperial Palace I thought I would be questioned on the army's point of view. -- Hideki Tojo
The late Queen Victoria once paid a royal visit to a renowned library. At one point, the head librarian asked, "Your Majesty, might I please introduce my daughter to you?" The queen replied, "I have come here to view the library." -- Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford
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The Emperor Napoleon Buonaparte had been banished to the island of Elba. However His Imperial Majesty had some doubts wheter a quiet island life would suit him - he was, after all, accustomed to governing a large proportion of the known world. -- Susanna Clarke
The world is a mirror of infinite beauty, yet no man sees it. It is a Temple of Majesty, yet no man regards it. It is a region of Light and Peace, did not men disquiet it. It is the Paradise of God. -- Thomas Traherne
swore. "Barabas said you might say that. I'm supposed to tell you this." Ascanio cleared his throat and produced a remarkably accurate impression of Barabas's tenor. "Courage, Your Majesty." "I will kill him." "The Beast Lord or Barabas?" "Both. -- Ilona Andrews
It has been said that England invented the phrase, 'Her Majesty's Opposition'; that it was the first government which made a criticism of administration as much a part of the polity as administration itself. This critical opposition is the consequence of cabinet government. -- Walter Bagehot
Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings. -- Patrick Henry
...Regardless, I still do not believe that your duty is to do as the people wish. Your duty is to lead as best you can, following the dictates of your conscience. You must be true. Your Majesty, to the man you wish to become...." -- Brandon Sanderson
...Regardless, I still do not believe that your duty is to do as the people wish. Your duty is to lead as best you can, following the dictates of your conscience. You must be true. Your Majesty, to the man you wish to become.... -- Brandon Sanderson
What I love most about Her Majesty is that she has kept hats alive in people's minds for more than 60 years. You can't think of her without imagining her with a hat or a crown. I would, of course, love to design one for her. -- Philip Treacy
Today is indeed an historic occasion when as a first chair-in-office woman I hand over to another woman chair in office, your Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, in the presence of a woman head of the Commonwealth, Her Royal Highness, Her Majesty the Queen of England. -- Kamla Persad-Bissessar
The highest point of humility consists in not merely acknowledging one's abjection, but in taking pleasure therein, not from any want of breadth or courage, but to give the more glory to God's Divine Majesty, and to esteem one's neighbour more highly than one's self. -- Saint Francis de Sales
This is the Immorality Act of 1927.To prohibit illicit carnal intercourse between Europeans and natives and other acts in relation thereto. Be it enacted by the king's most excellent Majesty, the Senate and the House of Assembly of the Union of South Africa as follows. -- Trevor Noah
Emperor Joseph II: My dear young man, don't take it too hard. Your work is ingenious. It's quality work. And there are simply too many notes, that's all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect.Mozart: Which few did you have in mind, Majesty?" -- Peter Shaffer
Jason muttered "And I saw something...Really terrible." "That was Hera," Thalia grumbled, "Her Majesty, the Loose Cannon." "That's it, Thalia Grace," Said the goddess. "I will turn you into and aardvark, so help me-" "Stop it, you two," Piper said. Amazingly, they both shut up. -- Rick Riordan
Excuse me, Abigail, but whose shift did she get away during?' Townsend asked with a glare. 'Excuse me, Townsend, but who was supposed to booby-trap the doors?' 'I'm an agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service,' Townsend said, indignant. 'I do not do booby traps. -- Ally Carter
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He causes huge bodies like sun to proclaim His Majesty through His Names the All-Gracious, Great, reciting: ' O Glorious One, O Great One, O Mighty One', while tiny animate creatures like flies and fish proclaim His Mercy, reciting: 'O Gracious One, O Compassionate One, O Generous One -- Said Nursi
Give me, if you will, prayers;Or let me know dryness,An abudance of devotion,Or if not, then barrenness.In you alone, Sovereign Majesty,I find my peace,What do you want of me?Yours I am, fo ryou I was born:What do you want of me? -- Teresa of Avila
Too much excitement, Your Majesty?" I asked. "He was standing too close." "He was asking about Andrea." "Too close. I didn't like it." Curran wrapped his arm around my shoulders and started walking, steering me away from the group. His Possessive Majesty in all of his glory. -- Ilona Andrews
Only cowards insult dying majesty. -- Aesop
When people think of hats, they think of her majesty the queen. -- Philip Treacy
This royal throne of kings, this scepter'd isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-Paradise. -- William Shakespeare
Be NOBLE! and the nobleness that liesIn other men, sleeping, but never dead,Will rise in majesty to meet thine own. -- James Russell Lowell
In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
O majesty unspeakable and dread!Wert thou less mighty than Thou art,Thou wert, O Lord, too great for our belief,Too little for our heart. -- Frederick William Faber
The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the increase of knowledge. -- William Bligh
I've taught the better class of tourist both to see and not to see; to lift their eyes above and beyond the inessentials, and thrill to our western Nature in her majesty. -- Jonathan Raban
Who is there that can adequately gauge the greatness of the humility, gentleness, self-surrender, revealed by the Lord of majesty in assuming human nature, in accepting the punishment of death, the shame of the cross? -- Saint Bernard
Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the majesty of the state to defend them. -- Niccolo Machiavelli
The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter. -- Adelbert von Chamisso
The destruction of the natural beauty, the ecosystems, and the majesty of mountains affect us in ways we're not even aware of. Every time a mountain is beheaded, we chop off a little part of our souls. -- Gloria Reuben
This is my letter to the world, that never wrote to me, the simple news that nature told, with tender majesty. Her message is committed, to hands I cannot see; for love of her, sweet countrymen, judge tenderly of me. -- Emily Dickinson
The majesty of the American Jewish experience is in its success marrying its unique Jewish identity with the larger, liberal values of the United States. There is no need anymore to choose between assimilation and separation. We are accepted as equals. -- Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
If you think of feelings you have when you are awed by something - for example, knowing that elements in your body trace to exploded stars - I call that a spiritual reaction, speaking of awe and majesty, where words fail you. -- Neil deGrasse Tyson
No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother's love. It shrinks not where man cowers, and grows stronger where man faints, and over wastes of worldly fortunes sends the radiance of its quenchless fidelity like a star. -- Edwin Hubbel Chapin
The human person, whose definition serves as the touchstone according to which good must be distinguished from evil, is considered as sacred, in what one might call the ritual sense of the word. It has something of that transcendental majesty which the churches of all times have given to their Gods. -- Emile Durkheim
In almost every interview someone asks what does HIM stand for. I can't even remember our latest lie about that. When Hanson was hot, we said it means Hanson Is Murder. The name doesn't have a particular history. His Infernal Majesty was a totally different band. I think HIM derives from some death metal joke. -- Ville Valo
In awe, I watched the waxing moon ride across the zenith of the heavens like an ambered chariot towards the ebony void of infinite space wherein the tethered belts of Jupiter and Mars hang, for ever festooned in their orbital majesty. And as I looked at all this I thought... I must put a roof on this toilet. -- Les Dawson

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