Defence Ring

Famous quotes containing the words defence and/or ring:

“There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.”
—E.V. (Edward Verrall)

“When I received this [coronation] ring I solemnly bound myself in marriage to the realm; and it will be quite sufficient for the memorial of my name and for my glory, if, when I die, an inscription be engraved on a marble tomb, saying, “Here lieth Elizabeth, which reigned a virgin, and died a virgin.””
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)