Peter the Great — "Alas! I have civilized my own subjects; I have conquered other nations; yet I ha…"
Alas! I have civilized my own subjects; I have conquered other nations; yet I have not been able to civilize or to conquer myself.
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Attributed reflection on his personal failures
Date: Unknown, 17th-18th century
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