Peter I, commonly known as Peter the Great, was Tsar of all Russia from 1682, and the first Emperor of all Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. He reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V until 1696. From this year, Peter was an absolute monarch who remained the ultimate authority.

Quotes of Peter I

1. “Destiny may ride with us today, but there is no reason for it to interfere with lunch.”
— Peter the Great

2. “Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
— Peter the Great

3. “It is my great desire to reform my subjects, and yet I am ashamed to confess that I am unable to reform myself.”
— Peter the Great

4. “I have conquered an empire but I have not been able to conquer myself.”
— Peter the Great

5. “Give back everything to…”
— Peter the Great