Margrethe II Of Denmark Quotes & Sayings

One shouldn't write one's own epitaph. I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism. — Margrethe II Of Denmark

I smoke wherever there's an ashtray. — Margrethe II Of Denmark

I hope I will be able to paint as long as I live. — Margrethe II Of Denmark

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

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

There are, of course, always painters whom I admire and find fascinating. I've often thought, 'Goodness, if I could paint like the Danish Golden Age painters, the early 19th century painters, the way they could paint a landscape - absolutely beautiful.' — Margrethe II Of Denmark

I will remain on the throne until I fall off. — Margrethe II Of Denmark

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

There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such a totality, which also is a feature of Islam. — Margrethe II Of Denmark

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