A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
GENGHIS KHANPerhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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My life was too short to achieve the conquest of the whole world.
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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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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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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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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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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
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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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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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People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
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It is easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
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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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