The pleasure and joy of man lies in treading down the rebel and conquering the enemy, in tearing him up by the root, in taking all that he possesses, in cutting off the heads of his beloved, and in ravishing his wives and daughters.
Mongol Empire founder
Yet another variation of the 'greatest joy' quote, emphasizing its brutal nature, cited in various historical accounts.
c. 1220s (recorded later)
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