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9 quotes from Queen Elizabeth II on love, family, and the monarchy

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  • At 94 years old, Queen Elizabeth II, has outlasted many world leaders.
  • She has reigned for more than 68 years and is the longest-serving British monarch ever, breaking the record set by Queen Victoria, her great-great-grandmother, in 2015.
  • To celebrate her milestone birthday, we gathered nine of her most memorable quotes of advice and wisdom.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

 

"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."

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"It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained."

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"Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements."

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