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Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II of Russia

In the days of the

In the days of the great struggle against the foreign enemies, who for nearly three years have tried to enslave our fatherland, the Lord God has been pleased to send down on Russia a new heavy trial. Internal popular disturbances threaten to have a disastrous effect on the future conduct of this persistent war. The destiny of Russia, the honor of our heroic army, the welfare of the people and the whole future of our dear fatherland demand that the war should be brought to a victorious conclusion whatever the cost. The cruel enemy is making his last efforts, and already the hour approaches when our glorious army together with our gallant allies will crush him. In these decisive days in the life of Russia, We thought it Our duty of conscience to facilitate for Our people the closest union possible and a consolidation of all national forces for the speedy attainment of victory. In agreement with the Imperial Duma We have thought it well to renounce the Throne of the Russian Empire and to
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Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II of Russia

“I am just a plain,

ā€œI am just a plain, common man.ā€
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Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II of Russia

“First Baptist of Ivy Gap”

ā€œFirst Baptist of Ivy Gapā€
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Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II of Russia

This is not a question

This is not a question of confidence or lack of it. It is my will. Remember that we live in Russia, not abroad... and therefore I shall not consider the possibility of any resignation.
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Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II of Russia

“I am not yet ready

ā€œI am not yet ready to be Tsar. I know nothing of the business of ruling.ā€
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Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II of Russia

“There is no justice among

ā€œThere is no justice among men.ā€
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Vikrant Parsai

Vikrant Parsai

There are three most important

There are three most important things to get success in life. The first is to work hard. The second is to work hard, and the third is to work hard.
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Tom Zegan

Tom Zegan

I think it's funny how

I think it's funny how some people can think about eternity but the same people only think that the earth is 6,000 years old.
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Vikrant Parsai

Vikrant Parsai

A spare tyre is something

A spare tyre is something that you don't check until you have a punctured one.
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Vikrant Parsai

Vikrant Parsai

The best time to learn

The best time to learn to change the tyre of your life is before you have a flat one.
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David Beckham

David Beckham

I dream a lot about

I dream a lot about football and a lot of them have come true for me.
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David Beckham

David Beckham

As a footballer you always

As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best.
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David Beckham

David Beckham

I like Victoria for herself,

I like Victoria for herself, not for nothing else. I'd like her if she worked in Tesco.
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Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun

Research is what I’m doing

Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

To equal a predecessor, one

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

A beautiful woman should break

A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

There is always time to

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

One must pass through the

One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Better mad with the rest

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

The wise does at once

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
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Allan Hatten

Allan Hatten

Never take no for the

Never take no for the anwser when reaching for your dreams.
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Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

To oblige persons often costs

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.
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Jatin Thukral

Jatin Thukral

Think smart and move fast.

Think smart and move fast.
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Jatin Thukral

Jatin Thukral

Strength does not come from

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
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