The world is not yet at peace, because the Mongols have not yet conquered it.
Mongol Empire founder
A statement reflecting his ambition for global domination, found in various historical commentaries.
c. 1200s
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"I hate luxury. I exercise moderation… It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose once you have fine clothes, fast horses and beautiful women. [In which case], you will be no better than a slave…"
Humorous"The bow is useless without the arrow, and the arrow is useless without the bow. So too are a leader and his people."
Strange & Unusual"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"Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard."
Strange & Unusual"The nomad's greatest joy is to wander, the warrior's to conquer."
Strange & Unusual