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 KHANOne arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
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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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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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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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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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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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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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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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If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!
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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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Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
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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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