Margrethe II of Denmark Quotes

A tree without roots will fall over, whereas a tree with roots eventually becomes part of a forest.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Fall, Roots, Tree

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I believe that many people have forgotten what their roots are. This is one of the advantages of countries with a monarchy. The monarch offers identity across generations, and is a part of these roots and this native country.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Country, Believe, Roots

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I can, of course, think what I want, just like everyone else. I simply have to refrain from saying everything I think.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Thinking, Want, Denmark

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I believe that the fact that I am religious brings me closer to anyone with a different faith.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Religious, Believe, Different

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I smoke wherever there's an ashtray.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Ashtrays, Smoke

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And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Denmark, Conviction, Convenience

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I have always had a dread of becoming a passenger in life.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Inspirational, Memorable, Adventure

Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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I believe that all the euphoria about Europe has led many of us to forget that Europe is a conglomerate of different entities and countries. But if you don't love your own entity, if you don't know your roots and can no longer relate to them, you will also have problems with the rest of Europe.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Country, Believe, Love You

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My father had no sons, so I became queen. The only thing I had to do was perform the role.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Queens, Father, Son

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We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do not get involved in everyday politics. We are aware of the political changes in our societies, but we don't comment on them. This is where we assume a unique position.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Unique, Political, Everyday

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I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism.

Margrethe II of Denmark

People, Denmark, Remember

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We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Years, Tolerance, Islam

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The time that I devote to painting is not a lot of time, but I do it 100 percent while I am working, and then there's nothing else that counts.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Denmark, Painting, Percent

"Exclusive - Bones and Landscapes Inspire Danish Queen's Art". Interview with John Acher, www.reuters.com. January 26, 2012.

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I am not a career woman, and I would never have become one in normal life, because I am not ambitious enough for that.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Careers, Ambitious, Normal

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I will remain on the throne until I fall off.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Fall, Thrones, Denmark

"Danish Queen Celebrates Milestone". www.dailytelegraph.com.au. January 12, 2012.

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I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no role model I had to measure up to. It was clear from the beginning that many things would be different, and that helped. And I hope that the same thing will help my son, Crown Prince Frederik, when he becomes king one day.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Kings, Believe, Son

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None of my counterparts in Europe interferes in politics.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Europe, Counterparts, Interfere

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I hope I will be able to paint as long as I live.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Long, Able, Denmark

"Exclusive - Bones and Landscapes Inspire Danish Queen's Art". Interview with John Acher, www.reuters.com. January 26, 2012.

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I would not say Denmark is a multicultural country, but more people live here now who have different roots, backgrounds and religions, more than 30 years ago. This also applies to religions.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Country, Years, Roots

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There are indeed ways for a queen to say what she thinks.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Queens, Thinking, Way

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Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our country. This is why the Danes, unlike the people of many countries in Eastern and Central Europe, became Lutherans and not Calvinists.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Country, Europe, People

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In Denmark, the king's faith became the religion of the country, and we are still happy with that today.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Country, Kings, Today

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Luther and the Reformation were of fundamental importance to Denmark. We Danes are still Lutherans today. We spoke about him a lot in school, and we feel very close to him.

Margrethe II of Denmark

School, Fundamentals, Today

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Painting is not what my life is about, but it is very important to me, and I am very lucky to be able to give some time to it.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Giving, Important, Lucky

"Exclusive - Bones and Landscapes Inspire Danish Queen's Art". Interview with John Acher, www.reuters.com. January 26, 2012.

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The Reformation was immensely important for all of Danish culture.

Margrethe II of Denmark

Important, Culture, Danish

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"I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no role model I had to measure up to. It was clear from the beginning that many things would be different, and that helped. And I hope that the same thing will help my son, Crown Prince Frederik, when he becomes king one day."

- Margrethe II of Denmark,

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