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

Genghis Khan

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

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

Easy Government Hard Time World
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
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
Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
GENGHIS KHAN

Different Fingers God Man Philosophy
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
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
Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
GENGHIS KHAN

Children Live Luxury Myself
There is no value in anything until it is finished.
GENGHIS KHAN

Philosophy Value Worth
Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
GENGHIS KHAN

Heaven Nation
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
GENGHIS KHAN

Destruction Taste
Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
GENGHIS KHAN

Company Deep Remember
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

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