Genghis Khan

Statesmanship Mongolia 1162 – 1227 99 quotes

Founder of the Mongol Empire whose conquests created the largest contiguous empire in history.

Quotes by Genghis Khan

Come and sip from the cup of destruction.

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I am the rod of the wrath of God.

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The people who were to be conquered were not to be destroyed, but to be absorbed.

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As long as I live, I will rule.

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The world is not big enough for one ruler.

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

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

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I am the will of God.

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The Mongol nation is a nation of warriors.

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I am the master of the world.

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The purpose of life is to conquer.

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The world is my pasture.

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I am the sword of God.

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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 their wives and daughters to your bosom.

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I am the instrument of God's wrath.

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The Mongol Empire is a gift from God.

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I am the terror of God.

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The world is not enough.

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I am the thunder of God.

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The Mongol people are my children.

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