Genghis Khan

There is no good in anything until it is finished.

— Genghis Khan

Oh people, know that you have committed great sins. If you ask me what proof I have for these words, I say…

— Genghis Khan

You have chosen war

— Genghis Khan

An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.

— Genghis Khan

Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let…

— Genghis Khan

Those who were adept and brave fellows I have made military commanders. Those who were quick and nimble I have made herders…

— Genghis Khan

Heaven is weary of the luxury of China. I shall remain in the wilderness of the north. I shall return to simplicity…

— Genghis Khan

Happiness lies in conquering one's enemies, in driving them in front of oneself, in taking their property, in savoring their despair, in…

— Genghis Khan

“I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon…

— Genghis Khan

One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.

— Genghis Khan

People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.

— Genghis Khan

Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.

— Genghis Khan

A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.

— Genghis Khan

Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China... I am from the Barbaric North. I wear the same clothing…

— Genghis Khan

In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.

— Genghis Khan

Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.

— Genghis Khan

My life was too short to acheive the conquest of the whole world....

— Genghis Khan

Violence never settles anything.

— Genghis Khan

The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.

— Genghis Khan

Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.

— Genghis Khan

I hate luxury. I exercise moderation…It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose one you have fine clothes, fast horses…

— Genghis Khan

With Heaven's aid I have conquered for you a huge empire. But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of…

— Genghis Khan

The Greatest Happiness is to scatter your enemy and drive him before you. To see his cities reduced to ashes. To see…

— Genghis Khan

All who surrender will be spared ; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated .

— Genghis Khan

Not even a mighty warrior can break a frail arrow when it is multiplied and supported by its fellows. As long as…

— Genghis Khan