Soldiers' bellies are not satisfied with empty promises and hopes. Peter the Great More Quotes by Peter the Great More Quotes From Peter the Great I have conquered an empire but I have not been able to conquer myself Peter the Great empires historical character 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 ashamed reform desire Destiny may ride with us today, but there is no reason for it to interfere with lunch. Peter the Great funny-food destiny lunch