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

Genghis Khan

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
Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
GENGHIS KHAN

Friendship Yourself
If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
GENGHIS KHAN

Body Country Death Myself
One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
GENGHIS KHAN

Experience Joy People Travel
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
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.
GENGHIS KHAN

Death Enemy Expectation Last Myself Time
It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enough Failure Success
People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
GENGHIS KHAN

Different Lake People Philosophy
Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enemy Happiness Live Mindset Oneself
A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
GENGHIS KHAN

Happiness Leadership People
If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!
GENGHIS KHAN

Afraid Inspirational Yourself
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
One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
GENGHIS KHAN

Alone Destruction Easy
Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
GENGHIS KHAN

Heaven Nation
Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
GENGHIS KHAN

Different Fingers God Man Philosophy
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

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