Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great
Catherine II of Russia, also known as Catherine the Great, was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, she came to power following a coup d'état when her husband, Peter III, was assassinated. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionRoyalty
Date of Birth2 May 1729
CitySzczecin, Poland
CountryRussian Federation
The more a man knows, the more he forgives.
Nothing is more difficult, in my opinion, than to avoid something that fundamentally attracts you.
I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster.
A great wind is blowing, and that gives you either imagination or a headache.
I am one of the people who love the why of things.
One does not always do the best there is. One does the best one can.
I may be kindly, I am ordinarily gentle, but in my line of business I am obliged to will terribly what I will at all.
Don't worry about things you cannot alter
Happiness and unhappiness are in the heart and spirit of each one of us: If you feel unhappy, then place yourself above that and act so that your happiness does not get to be dependent on anything.
I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.
the title of Queen rang sweet to my ears, child though I was. ... This idea of a crown began running in my head then like a tune, and has been running a lot in it ever since.
self-interest usually brings injustice with it.
God, grant us our desires, and grant them quickly.
I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly.