Luther and the Reformation were of fundamental importance to Denmark. We Danes are still Lutherans today. We spoke about him a lot… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
Luther exerted a strong influence on Denmark. Suddenly Danish theologians were preaching in Danish and translating the Bible into Danish. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
Under the constitution, as the Danish queen I am bound to the Lutheran faith, but that does not exclude people of other faiths. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
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 Copy Share
And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction, — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such a totality,… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
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 Copy Share
I would not say Denmark is a multicultural country, but more people live here now who have different roots, backgrounds and religions, more than… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
I believe that all the euphoria about Europe has led many of us to forget that Europe is a conglomerate of different entities and… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do not get… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
The time that I devote to painting is not a lot of time, but I do it 100 percent while I am working, and… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant,… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
A tree without roots will fall over, whereas a tree with roots eventually becomes part of a forest. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
