Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan) c. 1162 – August 18, 1227, born Temüjin, was the founder and Great Khanof the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death...
happy-life long mind
Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
arrows broken indestructible
One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.
lying men roots
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.
drinking men drunk
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.
finished
There is no good in anything until it is finished.
doe
Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
world conquer easy
Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
people leader
A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.
succeed failing sufficient
It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.
brother horse children
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.
beautiful horse hate
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.
wall men he-man
The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.
cups destruction
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
struggle doe surrender
All who surrender will be spared ; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated .