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 KHANThere is no good in anything until it is finished.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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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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A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
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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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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 my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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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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Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
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Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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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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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.
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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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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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