Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge chunks of central Asia and China. Top motivational Genghis Khan quotes on happiness, leadership and punishment will bring out the warrior in you.
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Most Famous Genghis Khan Quotes
I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
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
I am the flail of god.
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
Who can’t stop drinking may get drunk three times a month. If he does it more often, he is guilty.
Come and sip from the cup of destruction. Genghis Khan
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.
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
An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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
If you’re afraid, don’t do it. If you’re doing it, don’t be afraid!
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
There is no value in anything until it is finished.
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
To get drunk twice a month is better; once, still more praiseworthy; but not to drink at all what could be better than this?
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
Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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
A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.
All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated. Genghis Khan
Every man has his use, even if only to gather dried cow dung in the Gobi for fuel.
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
How can one withdraw? Even if we die, let us challenge their boasts. Eternal Heaven, you be the judge!
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
People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies. Genghis Khan
It is not sufficient that I succeed all others must fail.
In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire. Genghis Khan
Come and sip from the cup of destruction.
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
The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.
Just as God gave different fingers to the hand, so has He given different ways to men. iGenghis Khan
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. Genghis Khan
One arrow alone can be easily broken, but many arrows are indestructible.
Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives. Genghis Khan
All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.
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
Not even a mighty warrior can break a frail arrow when it is multiplied and supported by its fellows.
It is not sufficient that I succeed all others must fail. Genghis Khan
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.
Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns Not I. Genghis Khan
Violence never settles anything.
Violence never settles anything. Genghis Khan
It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose one you have fine clothes, fast horses, and beautiful women.
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
But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you.
When it was wet, we bore the wet together, when it was cold, we bore the cold together. Genghis Khan
With Heaven’s aid, I have conquered for you a huge empire.
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. Genghis Khan
As for the clothes I wear and the food I eat, I shall have the same as cowherds and grooms and I shall treat my soldiers as brothers.
The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it. Genghis Khan
Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China.
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. Genghis Khan
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.
With Heaven’s aid I have conquered for you a huge empire. But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you. Genghis Khan
Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near.
One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible. Genghis Khan
