Ivan the Terrible — "The tears of my enemies are sweeter than wine."

The tears of my enemies are sweeter than wine.
Ivan the Terrible — Ivan the Terrible Early Modern · First Tsar of Russia

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A statement reflecting his cruel and vengeful nature.

Date: c. 1570s

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