"These men, Qin Shi Huang declared, claimed to be sorcerers. If they really had magic powers, then they could bring themselves back to life."

"Let all who oppose my will be buried alive. Let their families be made an example."

"Loyalty is the highest virtue. Disloyalty is the greatest sin."

"I have unified all under heaven."

"To conquer is not enough; one must also control the thoughts of men."