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 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.
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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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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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A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
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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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I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
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Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.
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There is no value in anything until it is finished.
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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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It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.
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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.
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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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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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I am the punishment of God, If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
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The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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