Top 9 Genghis Khan Quotes

[What, in all the world, could bring the greatest happiness?]

The greatest joy for a man is to defeat his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all they possess, to see those they love in tears, to ride their horses, and to hold their wives and daughters in his arms.

God is everywhere, and you can find him everywhere.

Our sons and grandchildren will wear silk clothes, eat delicious and fatty food, ride excellent war horses, hold the most beautiful women and the most charming young girls in their arms, and they will not remember that all of this happened thanks to us.

My children, I am nearing the end of my life.

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.

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

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

O people, know that you have committed great sins, and that the great ones among you have committed these 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.