Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Catherine II of Russia (Russian Empress)

Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II (1729–96,) also known as Catherine the Great, was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of sixty-seven. Her reign was called Russia’s golden age. She was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, and came to power following a coup d’état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III, at the end of the Seven Years’ War. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.

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First health, then wealth, then pleasure, and do not owe anything to anybody.
Catherine II of Russia
Topics: Happiness

I praise loudly. I blame softly.
Catherine II of Russia
Topics: Encouragement, Blame, One liners, Praise

The more a man knows, the more he forgives.
Catherine II of Russia
Topics: Knowledge, Romance

I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly.
Catherine II of Russia
Topics: Blame

One does not always do the best there is. One does the best one can.
Catherine II of Russia
Topics: Doing Your Best

I shall be an autocrat; that’s my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me; that’s his.
Catherine II of Russia
Topics: Authority

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