Genghis Khan ruled over a million people and killed many more, but was considered a very forward thinking ruler. Here are some of his most highly regarded words on being a warrior.
1. “A person is more work to break his enemies, drive them before him, and of them all is to hear the screams of those they loved.” – Genghis Khan
2. “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.” – Genghis Khan
3. “Come and sip from the cup of destruction.” – Genghis Khan
4. “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.” –Genghis Khan
5. “Happiness lies in conquering one’s enemies, in driving them in front of oneself, in taking their property, in savoring their despair, in outraging their wives and daughters.” – Genghis Khan
6. “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.” – Genghis Khan
7. “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.” – Genghis Khan
8. “I am the flail of god. Had you not created great sins; god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” –Genghis Khan
9. “The Greatest Happiness is to scatter your enemy and drive him before you. To see his cities reduced to ashes. To see those who love him shrouded and in tears. And to gather to your bosom his wives and daughters.” – Genghis Khan
10. “All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.” – Genghis Khan
11. “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.” – Genghis Khan
12. “Oh people, know that you have committed great sins. If you ask me what proof I have for these words, I say it is because I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you!” – Genghis Khan
13. “A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.” ― Genghis Khan
14. “In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.” – Genghis Khan
15. “As my calling is high, the obligations incumbent upon me are also heavy; and I fear that in my ruling there may be something wanting.” – Genghis Khan
16. “Just as God gave different fingers to the hand, so has He given different ways to men.” –Genghis Khan
17. “Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.” – Genghis Khan
18. “Find your chill.” – Genghis Khan
19. “Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.” – Genghis Khan
20. “When my call is high, the obligations of me, too, are heavy, and I fear that my decision may be something they want.” – Genghis Khan
21. “It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.” – Genghis Khan
22. “Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns – Not I.” – Genghis Khan
23. “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.” – Genghis Khan
24. “Violence never settles anything.” – Genghis Khan
25. “Not even a mighty warrior can break 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 break you like frail arrows, one at a time.” – Genghis Khan
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