Queen of Camelot Quotes

“Take what comes and live life without complaint. What will be, will be. Life is a woman's gift; death is God's.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“The apple blossoms were just out, dancing like white froth in the April breezes.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“am talking about much more than carnal love. You are his rest when he is weary; his joy when he is low; his quiet song when his ears are filled with human pleas and blandishments. What purpose do you serve? You give the King life.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“Take what comes and live without complaint. What will be, will be. Life is woman’s gift; death is God’s.’ ”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“every man must die. I do not think about it. It is what we do in life that matters.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“I bowed my head, not knowing what was coming. The dying words of a King were powerful by every magic known to man. But I knew that since it was Arthur, they would be merciful.
“He blessed you, Gwen, and he expressed the wish that when your time comes, you be buried with him. In the same grave.”
The tears ran freely down my face as I felt the love of that strong heart reach out to me, even from death.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“What caught me by surprise were his eyes. They were a rich, warm brown in color, glowing with a joyful light that seemed to come from within himself.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“The King paused at the door, suddenly looking almost shy. “I don’t wish to be bold, or to instruct you of matters that are none of my concern,” he began, and I froze, fearful of what was coming. “But I like you in blue,” he finished, and disappeared.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“You are naught but skin and bone and suffering.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot

“In a dozen strides he was with me, had his arms around me, held me so tightly I could barely breathe, and hid his face in my hair. And I did not know until he embraced me how I had longed for his embrace! His strength and joy gave me the peace I had been seeking; he was my rock, my rest, my certainty…. “You are alive!” he breathed. “Alive! Nothing matters beside that!...When I heard—what Cathbad told me—Guinevere, the light went dark.”… He pulled me to his breast and kissed my hair.”
― Nancy McKenzie, Queen of Camelot