30 Top Quotes By Genghis Khan, The Dreaded Mongol Leader
If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!
I am the punishment of God...If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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.
Oh people, know that you have committed great sins. If you ask me what proof I have for these words, I say it is because I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you!
If unable to abstain from drinking, a man may get drunk three times a month; if he does it more than three times he is culpable; if he gets drunk twice a month it is better; if once a month, this is still more laudable; and if one does not drink at all what can be better? But where can I find such a man? If such a man were found he would be worthy of the highest esteem.
Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China... I am from the Barbaric North. I wear the same clothing and eat the same food as the cowherds and horse-herders. We make the same sacrifices and we share.. our riches. I look upon the nation as a new-born child and I care for my soldiers as though they were my brothers.
Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
There is no good in anything until it is finished.
I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!” Genghis Khan
There is no value in anything until it is finished.
It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.
A man's greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
The pleasure and joy of man lies in treading down the rebel and conquering the enemy, in tearing him up by the root, in taking from him all that he has.
Remember, you have no companions but your shadow
An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
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
The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.
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.
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
Violence never settles anything.
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.
Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
Not even a mighty warrior can brake a frail arrow when it is multiplied and supported by its fellows. As long as you brothers support one another and render assistance to one another, your enemies can never gain the victory over you. But if you fall away from each other your enemy can brake you like frail arrows, one at a time.
