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Quotes by Catherine II

Catherine II

“In politics a capable ruler must be guided by circumstances, conjectures and conjunctions”

“Men make love more intensely at 20, but make love better, however, at 30 - Men make love more intensely at 20, but make love better, however, at 30 - Catherine II of Russia”

“Your wit makes others witty.”

“I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster.”

“In my position you have to read when you want to write and to talk when you would like to read.”

“I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly.”

I praise loudly I blame softly.