Those who were adept and brave fellows I have made military commanders. Those who were quick and nimble I have made herders of horses. Those who were not adept I have given a small whip and sent to be shepherds.
GENGHIS KHANPerhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
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The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see those dear to them bathed in tears, to clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.
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Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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I hate luxury. I exercise moderation, It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose one you have fine clothes, fast horses and beautiful women. [In which case], you will be no better than a slave, and you will surely lose everything.
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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
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A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
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My life was too short to achieve the conquest of the whole world.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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