Beatrix of the Netherlands Quotes

Netherlands, Head Of State
January 31, 1938

Beatrix (Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbeːjaˌtrɪks ˌʋɪlɦɛlˈmina ˈɑrmɣɑrt] ( listen); born 31 January 1938) is a member of the Dutch royal family who reigned as Queen of the Netherlands from 30 April 1980 until her abdication on 30 April 2013.

Nature is under control but not disturbed.

Beatrix of the Netherlands
- Nature
- Control
- Disturbed
I realize that much will be asked of me, yet I am resolved to accept it as a great and splendid task.

Beatrix of the Netherlands
- Great
- Task
- Resolved

The problems of this world are so gigantic that some are paralysed by their own uncertainty. Courage and wisdom are needed to reach out above this sense of helplessness. Desire for vengeance against deeds of hatred offers no solution. An eye for an eye makes the world blind. If we wish to choose the other path, we will have to search for ways to break the spiral of animosity. To fight evil one must also recognize one's own responsibility. The values for which we stand must be expressed in the way we think of, and how we deal with, our fellow humans.

Beatrix of the Netherlands
- World
- Desire
- Wish
To fight evil one must also recognize one's own responsibility. The values for which we stand must be expressed in the way we think of, and how we deal with, our fellow humans.

Beatrix of the Netherlands