Genghis Khan — "The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to…"

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.
Genghis Khan — Genghis Khan Medieval · Mongol Empire founder

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Yet another translation/interpretation of the 'greatest joy' quote, highlighting its consistent theme of brutal conquest.

Date: c. 1220s (recorded later)

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