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.
GENGHIS KHANHeaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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It is easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse.
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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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There is no value in anything until it is finished.
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A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
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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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Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
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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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If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!
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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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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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