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 KHANA 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.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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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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All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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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.
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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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If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!
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A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
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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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My life was too short to achieve the conquest of the whole world.
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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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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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Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
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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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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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