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 KHANA 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.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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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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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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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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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.
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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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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
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The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
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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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The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.
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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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