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...
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.
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.
succeed failing sufficient
It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.
cups destruction
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
world conquer easy
Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
doe
Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.
finished
There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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.
never-settle violence settling
Violence never settles anything.
horse military brave
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
heaven world sith
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
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 depends
The strength of walls depends on the courage of those who guard them.