"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."

"Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load."

"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."

"Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives."

"Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed or colour."

"It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult."

"When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future"

"Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom."

"Grief is the price we pay for love."

"Each day is a new beginning, I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God."

"It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves–from our recklessness or our greed."

"Our modern world places such heavy demands on our time and attention that the need to remember our responsibilities to others is greater than ever."

Over the nearly 70 years that she ruled Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth shared many words of wisdom. Here are some of the most inspiring

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

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