Ivan the Terrible:

My conscience is clear.

— Ivan the Terrible Early Modern

First Tsar of Russia

A statement made despite his brutal actions, reflecting a distorted self-perception.

c. 1580s

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"The devil himself trembles before me."

"My soul is burdened, but my hand is firm."

"I will make them crawl!"

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