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.
GENGHIS KHANPerhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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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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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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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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There is no value in anything until it is finished.
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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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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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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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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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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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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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