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.
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.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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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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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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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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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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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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Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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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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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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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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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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I am the punishment of God, If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
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