Quotes and Sayings about England and Great Britain

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."

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.