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 KHANAn action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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I am the punishment of God, If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
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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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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
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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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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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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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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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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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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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Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
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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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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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