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...
others sufficient
It is not sufficient that I suceed - all others must fail.
bosom cities drive gather greatest happiness love reduced scatter wives
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.
bosom chase dear enemies greatest happiness rob wives
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.
bad-ass punishment sin
If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you
brother fall warrior
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.
ifs
If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!
action doomed
An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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.
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.