Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
Mongol Empire founder
Attributed in The Secret History of the Mongols
1227
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"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."
Humorous"The world is not enough. I will conquer the stars."
Strange & Unusual"All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but resists, shall be annihilated."
Controversial"It is difficult to conquer the world, but it is even more difficult to manage it."
Strange & Unusual"Know that your enemies are like wolves, and you are like sheep. But if you unite, the wolves will scatter."
Controversial