Strange & Unusual Sayings

790 sayings found from the Medieval era

The wise man is he who knows what he does not know.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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It is difficult to conquer the world, but it is even more difficult to manage it.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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A man's greatest strength is in his spirit.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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The most important thing is to unite all the people under one banner.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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I am the chosen one, sent by the Eternal Sky to bring order to the world.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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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.

— Genghis Khan c. 1220s
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The nomad's greatest joy is to wander, the warrior's to conquer.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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My lineage is from the heavens; my destiny is to rule the earth.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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A man who has no enemies is a man who has no character.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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I am the sword of God, forged to cleanse the world.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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The greatest leader is not one who is loved, but one who is feared.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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My empire is built on blood and iron, but sustained by loyalty and discipline.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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He who is not strong enough to protect his family and his tribe, is not worthy of life.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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The bow is useless without the arrow, and the arrow is useless without the bow. So too are a leader and his people.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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I am the master of my own destiny, and the fate of nations.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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Let my children look upon me and tremble.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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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 in tears, to ride their horses and clasp their wives and daughters in your arms.

— Genghis Khan c. 1220s
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A man who is not afraid of death is a man who can conquer the world.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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The world is not enough. I will conquer the stars.

— Genghis Khan Unknown
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