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Nicholas II of Russia
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“I am not prepared to be Tsar. I never wanted to become one. I know nothing of the business of ruling. I even have no idea how to talk to the ministers.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I will preserve the principle of Autocracy as firmly and unflinchingly as my late father.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I shall never, under any circumstances, agree to a representative form of government because I consider it harmful to the people whom God has entrusted to my care.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Rioting and disturbances in the capitals and in many localities of Our Empire fill Our heart with great and heavy grief. The well-being of the Russian Sovereign is inseparable from the national well-being; the national sorrow is His sorrow.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) first seen 1905 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Comment on the 1905 Russian Revolution
“Curse the Duma. It’s all Witte’s fault.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As long as I live, I will never trust that man (Witte) again with the smallest thing. I had quite enough with last year’s experiment. It is still like a nightmare to me.”
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Recorded in: 1906, on the constitutional reforms after the 1905 Revolution, As quoted in
“He [Rasputin] is just a good, religious, simple-minded Russian. When in trouble or assailed by doubts, I like to have a talk with him, and I invariably feel at peace with myself afterward.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I shall not consider the possibility of any resignation.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are not only protecting our honor and our dignity within the limits of our land, but also that of our brother Slavs, who are of one blood and faith with us. At this time I observe with joy that the feeling of unity among the Slavs has been brought into strong prominence throughout all Russia. I believe that you, each and all, in your place can sustain this Heaven-sent trial and that we all, beginning with myself, will fulfill our duty to the end. Great is the God of our Russian land!”
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Recorded in: Speech given during the Russian entry into World War I, August 8, 1914, quoted in
“From all countries Armenians are hurrying to enter the ranks of the glorious Russian Army, with their blood to serve the victory of the Russian Army... Let the Russian flag wave freely over the Dardanelles and the Bosporus, Let your will the peoples [Armenian] remaining under the Turkish yoke receive freedom. Let the Armenian people of Turkey who have suffered for the faith of Christ receive resurrection for a new free life…”
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Recorded in: To Catholicos Gevorg V (the head of the Armenian Church) and Alexander Khatisyan (the president of the Armenian National Bureau in Tiflis) in Tiflis (Tbilisi) on December 30, 1914.
“Is it possible that for twenty-two years I tried to act for the best and that for twenty-two years it was all a mistake?”
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Recorded in: Audience with Mikhail Rodzianko (O.S. Jan 7, 1917)
“That fat Rodzianko has again sent me some nonsense to which I will not even reply.”
Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I greet you in these significant and troubled times which Russia is experiencing. Germany, and after her Austria, has declared war on Russia. Such an uplifting of patriotic feeling, love for our homes, and devotion to the Throne, which has swept over our land like a hurricane, serves in my eyes, and I think in yours, as a guarantee that our Great Mother Russia will by the help of our Lord God bring the war to a successful conclusion. In this united outburst of affection and readiness for all sacrifices, even that of life itself, I feel the possibility of upholding our strength, and quietly and with confidence look forward to the future.”
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Recorded in: Speech given during the Russian entry into World War I, August 8, 1914, quoted in
“In the midst of the great struggle against a foreign foe, who has been striving for three years to enslave our country, it has pleased God to lay on Russia a new and painful trial. Newly arisen popular disturbances in the interior imperil the successful continuation of the stubborn fight. The fate of Russia, the honor of our heroic army, the welfare of our people, the entire future of our dear land, call for the prosecution of the conflict, regardless of the sacrifices, to a triumphant end. The cruel foe is making his last effort and the hour is near when our brave army, together with our glorious Allies, will crush him. In these decisive days in the life of Russia, we deem it our duty to do what we can to help our people to draw together and unite all their forces for the speedier attainment of victory. For this reason we, in agreement with the State Duma, think it best to abdicate the throne of the Russian State and to lay down the Supreme Power. Not wishing to be separated from our beloved son, we hand down our inheritance to our brother, Grand Duke Michael Aleksandrovich, and give him our blessing on mounting the throne of the Russian Empire. We enjoin our brother to govern in union and harmony with the representatives of the people on such principles as they shall see fit to establish. He should bind himself to do so by an oath in the name of our beloved country. We call on all faithful sons of the Fatherland to fulfill their sacred obligations to their country by obeying the Tsar at this hour of national distress, and to help him and the representatives of the people to take Russia out of the position in which she finds herself, and to lead her into the path of victory, well-being, and glory. May the Lord God help Russia!”
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Recorded in: Abdication Manifesto, March 3, 1917,