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...
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Happiness lies in conquering one's enemies, in driving them in front of oneself, in taking their property, in savoring their despair, in outraging their wives and daughters.
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The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.
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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.
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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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It is not sufficient that I suceed - 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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The greatest happiness is to scatter your enemy, to drive him before you, to see his cities reduced to ashes, to see those who love him shrouded in tears, and to gather into your bosom his wives and daughters.
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Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns - Not I
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The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.
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One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.
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It is easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse.
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Violence never solves anything.
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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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People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.