Peter the Great

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

I have no time for gossip.

We must not be afraid to be ourselves, for everyone else is already taken.

I have no desire to be powerful, but I want to be effective.

The best revenge is massive success.

I have no time for hatred.

We must not be afraid to love, for love is the greatest power.

I have no desire to be happy, but I want to be content.

The only way to do great things is to believe in yourself.

I have no time for fear.

I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.

The state has no higher duty than to protect its citizens.

We must cut a window into Europe.

Learn from the enemy: what they do well, do better.

A ruler must be both father and teacher to his people.

Reform is not optional; it is the path to strength.

The navy is the arm of the state.

Unity is the foundation of empire.

I came to teach my boyars how to win battles.

Justice must be blind to rank and fortune.