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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.

Genghis Khan

Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
GENGHIS KHAN

Easy Government Hard Time World
There is no value in anything until it is finished.
GENGHIS KHAN

Philosophy Value Worth
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.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enemy Joy Man Pursue Victory
All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
GENGHIS KHAN

Fight Oppression Struggle War
It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enough Failure Success
If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
GENGHIS KHAN

Body Country Death Myself
In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.
GENGHIS KHAN

Accomplishment Myself Space Success World
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 KHAN

Enemy Greatness Happiness Tears War
I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
GENGHIS KHAN

Creation God Myself Punishment
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 KHAN

Animal Brave Myself
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.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enemy Greatness Joy Man Tears Woman
People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
GENGHIS KHAN

Different Lake People Philosophy
The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
GENGHIS KHAN

Action End Lie
Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
GENGHIS KHAN

Company Deep Remember
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.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enemy Himself Joy Man Pleasure Tears
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.
GENGHIS KHAN

Achievement Death Heaven Life Myself World Yourself

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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