Peter the Great — "I am a pupil and I need teachers."
I am a pupil and I need teachers.
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About Peter the Great (1672-1725)
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Reportedly said during his Grand Embassy to Western Europe, emphasizing his desire to learn.
Date: 1697-1698
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