Author of quotes: Alexander II

Rumors worn that I want to announce the release of serfdom. It is unfair, that there were several cases of disobedience of the peasants to the landlords... I won't tell you that I was completely against it: we live in a century that over time it should happen. I think you have the same opinion with me; therefore, it is much better to have this happen from above, rather than below.

The state is a reasonable lack of freedom with which the poles will never accept... if I predicted what will the people in the next century, about the word "Poland," I would have written "rebels."

All countries live by the laws, and Russia - in Proverbs and sayings.

Russia is not difficult to manage, but totally useless.
(The Russian people to manage is easy, but useless. All the same you will accuse of all mortal sins).