My greatest pleasure is to shatter my enemies, to drive them before me, to take from them all that they possess, to see those whom they cherished clothed in tears, and to clasp their wives and daughters to my bosom.

Mongol Empire founder

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Another variant of the 'greatest joy' quote, emphasizing the conquest and spoils

Date / Period

c. 1220s

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/127116-man-s-greatest-good-fortune-is-to-chase-…

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Found in 1 providers: grok

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