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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People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
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An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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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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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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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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There is no value in anything until it is finished.
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A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
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The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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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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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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The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
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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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