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 KHANThose 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.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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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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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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It is easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse.
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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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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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My life was too short to achieve the conquest of the whole world.
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In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns -Not I.
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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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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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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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If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!
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