Quotes and Sayings about England and Great Britain

Quotes and Sayings about England and Great Britain

Great Britain - a land of timeless elegance and cultural richness. From majestic castles to the green hills of the countryside, it captivates with its beauty. The diversity of people, the strength of their communities, and the depth of their history shape this nation. Great Britain is a place of innovation and tradition, where old values are woven into a modern world. It is a place that captures hearts and touches souls.

Violet: "I'm so looking forward to seeing your mother again. When I'm with her, I'm reminded of the virtues of the English."
Matthew: "But isn't she American?"
Violet: "Exactly."

Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey

2

The British electors will not vote for a man who does not wear a hat.

William Beaverbrook

1

Threatening the British by saying there will be only salt and vinegar on the table, is like threatening the French by saying there will only be wine and baguettes, or threatening the Swiss by saying there'll only be chocolate and Nazi gold.

John Oliver (Last Week Tonight) - Brexit II

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France Switzerland

Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. In the difficult days ahead, we will come together with our friends across the United Kingdom to celebrate her extraordinary lifetime of service.

Liz Truss - September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II Death of Queen Elizabeth II

A true Englishman doesn't joke when he is talking about so serious a thing as a wager.

Jules Verne in Around the World in Eighty Days

For an island our size we've got an incredible influence on the world.

Gareth Southgate - July 2021

Britain. We may be a small country but we're a great one, too. The country of Shakespeare, Churchill, the Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter, David Beckham's right foot, David Beckham's left foot.

Love Actually

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If you want to eat well in England, eat three breakfasts.

William Somerset Maugham

The UK... the country that gave the world The Beatles and then punished it with Coldplay.

John Oliver (Last Week Tonight)

The Beatles Coldplay

The United Kingdom... America's "before" photo.

John Oliver (Last Week Tonight)

The United Kingdom... birthplace of The Beatles and yet very much, the world's Ringo.

John Oliver (Last Week Tonight)

The UK... earth's least magic kingdom.

John Oliver (Last Week Tonight)

Democracy and humanitarianism have always been trademarks of the British Army.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life - Part III: Fighting Each Other

The United Kingdom is at its best, when it's helping to lead a strong Europe.

Barack Obama - April 2016

British fashion is self confident and fearless. It refuses to bow to commerce, thus generating a constant flow of new ideas whilst drawing in British heritage.

Alexander McQueen

When you arrive in England for football it's a paradise.

Eric Cantona

Quotes about Football/Soccer

The United Kingdom... a place whose very name after this week's events is beginning to sound a bit sarcastic.

John Oliver (Last Week Tonight)

Of course Brexit means that something is wrong in Europe. But Brexit means also that something was wrong in Britain.

Jean-Claude Juncker (as President of the European Commission)

Brexit European Union

You know what's remarkable? That England looks in no way like Southern California.

Austin Powers in Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me

In England, footballers are respected more, the game is more noble, there's less cheating. Every Spaniard who goes loves it - and comes back a better player. If I had ever left, it would have been to England.

Xavi

Quotes about Football/Soccer Spain

I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that.

David Beckham

Put an Englishman into the garden of Eden, and he would find fault with the whole blasted concern;
put a Yankee in, and he would see where he could alter it to advantage;
put an Irishman in, and he would want to boss the thing;
put a Dutchman in, and he would proceed to plant it.

Josh Billings

USA Ireland Netherlands

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a flight to England - and that's practically the same thing.

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Germany... a country whose idea of a bedtime story is two children being left to die in the forest, before nearly being cooked and eaten and then murdering an old woman.

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It's all because of you
And if you go away
I know you could never stay

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I know it's true
It's all because of you
And if I make it through
It's all because of you

And now and then
If we must start again
Well, we will know for sure
That I love you

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Blackadder: "Yes, it's the only way I can be sure of intelligent conversation."

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Mrs M, if we were the last three humans on earth, I would be trying to start a family with Baldrick.

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It is strange with how little notice, good, bad, or indifferent, a man may live and die in London.

Charles Dickens

1

If you're curious, London's an amazing place.

David Bailey

1

If you were Christian back then, perhaps the worst place to find yourself was the Colosseum, an area of misery on a par with Birmingham.

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I'm truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. What an outpouring of love and respect we saw for the Platinum Jubilee for her life of service. How devastated we all feel today shows what she has meant to people in this country and around the world.

David Beckham - September 2022

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I fell in love with football as I was later to fall in love with women: suddenly, inexplicably, uncritically, giving no thought to the pain or disruption it would bring with it.

Nick Hornby in Fever Pitch

3

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There are only two things I can't stand in this world: People who are intolerant of other people's cultures... and the Dutch.

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I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge.

Queen Elizabeth II (as Queen of the United Kingdom) - April 2020

2

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill

7

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For stony limits cannot hold love out,
And what love can do, that dares love attempt.

William Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet

22

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Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile.

Sean Connery

But she said, where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss

I want something just like this

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I do hope I’m interrupting something.

Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey

5

Dear Lord,
I don´t pretend I have much credit with you.
I´m not even sure, that you´re there.
But if you are and if I´ve ever done anything good, I beg you to keep him save.

Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey - Season 2 Episode 1

3

The right to work is a slogan which should be accepted by every democracy.

William Beaverbrook

1

I think the sexiest thing is a hat. It's very sexy!

Dakota Johnson

You need to find yourself a nice French boyfriend. That's the best way to learn the language. In bed.

Antoine Lambert in Emily in Paris - Season 1 Episode 2

1

The greatest tragedies were written by the Greeks and by Shakespeare. Neither knew chocolate. The Swiss are known for nonviolence. They are also known for superb chocolate.

Sandra Boynton

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