Ivan the Terrible:

The screams of the guilty are music to my ears.

— Ivan the Terrible Early Modern

First Tsar of Russia

A chilling statement reflecting his sadistic tendencies.

c. 1570s

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"A ruler must be a beast."

"Better to rule over bones than over traitors."

"Let all who defy me tremble in fear."

"I am not a tyrant, but a teacher and corrector."

"Let them talk, I will act."

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