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 KHANMan’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.
More Genghis Khan Quotes
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If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
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There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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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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All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
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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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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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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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Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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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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A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
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My life was too short to achieve the conquest of the whole world.
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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 joy is crushing his enemies.
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