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

Genghis Khan

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.
GENGHIS KHAN

Enemy Greatness Man Moments Yourself
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
Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
GENGHIS KHAN

Heaven Nation
The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
GENGHIS KHAN

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

Different Lake People Philosophy
There is no value in anything until it is finished.
GENGHIS KHAN

Philosophy Value Worth
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
All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
GENGHIS KHAN

Fight Oppression Struggle War
Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
GENGHIS KHAN

Easy Government Hard Time World
One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
GENGHIS KHAN

Experience Joy People Travel
I am the punishment of God, If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
GENGHIS KHAN

Commitment God Greatness Myself Punishment Sin Yourself
If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
GENGHIS KHAN

Body Country Death Myself
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
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
GENGHIS KHAN

Destruction Taste

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