Author of quotes: Elizabeth II

I don't know of a single formula for success, but I have observed over the years that some of the attributes of leadership are universal and often involve finding ways to get people to bring their efforts, their talents, their ideas, their enthusiasm and inspiration together to work together.

It was women who brought softness and care to the harsh progress of mankind.

It has always been easy to hate and destroy. Building and nurturing is much harder.

And when peace comes, remember that we, the children of today, must make tomorrow's world a better and happier place.

We know that the reward is peace on earth, good will towards people, but we cannot achieve it without determination and concerted efforts.

While we've had problems before, this case is different. This time we are uniting with all peoples around the world in a common effort, using the great achievements of science and our instinctive compassion for healing. We will succeed - and this success will belong to each of us. We must take comfort in the fact that, although we may still have a lot to go through, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.

The older I get, the more I realize the difficulties young people have to face as they learn to live in the modern world.

Even when your life seems very monotonous, remember that what you do is always of real value and importance to your fellow men.

Over the years, those who seemed to me the happiest, most satisfied, and satisfied have always turned out to be those who lived the most open and selfless lives.

I've seen a lot of changes in my life. Faith, family and friendship were not just immutable for me. They remained a source of spiritual comfort and tranquility.

A Christmas story preserves the appeal because it does not offer theoretical explanations to the mysteries of life. Instead, it refers to the birth of the baby and hope that this birth two thousand years ago gave to the world. When Jesus only came to light, he recognized only a few. Now followed by billions. I'm sure his idea of peace on Earth and kindness to all will never become obsolete. I'm sure that these ideas need us as never before. Wish you a merry Christmas.

In some cultures believe that a long life gives wisdom. I would like to think that's true. Part of this wisdom is to understand some of life's paradoxes. Such as the human desire to do good and at the same time, the ability to do evil.

Everyone says football is a complicated business in which it is difficult to succeed. But we must not forget that this is still a great game.

The work is a fee for the right of man to dwell on the earth.