I am not afraid of the devil himself, but I am afraid of a fool.
Modernizer of Russia
A humorous or cynical remark about the danger of incompetence.
Early 18th century
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"I have no intention of leaving Russia to my successors in the same state as I found it."
Strange & Unusual"We need Europe for a few decades; then we must turn our back on it."
Strange & Unusual"To be a good ruler, one must also be a good servant."
Humorous"I do not desire to be a master, but a servant of my country."
Strange & Unusual"To have a strong army and navy, one must have money. To have money, one must have trade. To have trade, one must have a sea port."
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