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 KHANOne of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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With Heaven’s aid I have conquered for you a huge empire. But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you.
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The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
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A man’s greatest moment in life is when his enemy lays vanquished, his village aflame, his herds driven before you and his weeping wives and daughters are clasped to your breast.
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Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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Man’s highest joy is in victory: to conquer one’s enemies; to pursue them; to deprive them of their possessions; to make their beloved weep; to ride on their horses; and to embrace their wives and daughters.
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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
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All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
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Man’s greatest joy is to slay his enemy, plunder his riches, ride his steeds, see the tears of his loved ones and embrace his women.
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Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.
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