Ivan the Terrible:

God has given me power, and I will use it to crush my enemies.

— Ivan the Terrible Early Modern

First Tsar of Russia

A common justification for his violent repression of opposition.

c. 1560s

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"A ruler must be a beast."

"Let the rivers run red with their blood!"

"Let them talk, I will act."

"I will make Russia great, no matter the cost."

"You are a dog, and you will grovel before me."

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