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.
GENGHIS KHANMan’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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All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
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If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!
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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.
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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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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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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.
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I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
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An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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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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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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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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Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
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