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...
horse men enemy
A man's greatest work is to break his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all the things that have been theirs, to hear the weeping of those who cherished them, to take their horses between his knees and to press in his arms the most desirable of their women.
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Man's greatest joy is to slay his enemy, plunder his riches, ride his steeds, see the tears of his loved ones and embrace his women
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A 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.
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Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.
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.
wall men he-man
The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.
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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.
committed god great punishment sent
I am the punishment of God...If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
others sufficient
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.
children house stones
Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns - Not I
daughter horse wife
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.