“The pleasure and joy of man lies in treading down the rebel and conquering the enemy, in tearing him up by the root, in taking from him all that he has.”

Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.

In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.

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.

There is no good in anything until it is finished.

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.

Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.

One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.

A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.

If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!

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.

I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.

An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.

One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.

Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.

The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.

All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.

The enemy’s plan is to take away God’s glory. God’s plan is to have as much glory shown through your life.

You never so touch the ocean of God’s love as when you forgive and love your enemies.

The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.

Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us.

Trust God to take care of you in all circumstances. Do you realize what the enemy will lose if you surrender and trust God?

One night I prayed to God, I asked could he please remove my enemies from my life, and before you knew it I started losing friends.

Every inch of ground we refuse to take with God, we surrender to the enemy.

Whether we get to avoid pain and suffering or we must persevere in the midst of it, our deliverance comes when we’re dragged from the enemy of our souls to the heart of God.