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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others sufficient
It is not sufficient that I suceed - all others must fail.
bad-ass punishment sin
If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you
succeed failing sufficient
It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.
cups destruction
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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
drunk months drink
If one must drink, then let one drink thrice a month, for more is bad. If one gets drunk twice a month, it is better; if one gets drunk once a month, that is better still; and if one doesn't drink at all, that is the best of all.
violence solve
Violence never solves anything.
lakes people different
People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.