This attempt at revolution was unfortunate for Russia, because it embittered the mind of the Emperor who resolved to govern by his absolute will, an autocrat in the broadest sense of the world. He made himself the absolute despot. He loved Russia as a whole desired her highest good, but he wanted to reform her in his own way and through himself, and he grew to believe himself infallible. It is said that he wished to abolish serfdom, but he dare not do it, for with all his obstinacy, he was vacillating in purpose and usually failed to carry out plans which he formed.
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From General Nelson A. Miles
Thrilling Stories of The Russian-Japanese War, 1904
