Explore Quotes by Genghis Khan

If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.

If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!

Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.

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

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.

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

It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.

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

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.

One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.

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

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.

Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns - Not I

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.

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.

Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.

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

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

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

Come and sip from the cup of destruction.

The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.