Man's greatest good fortune is to chase and defeat his enemy, capture his specific possessions, enjoy his grief, and use his women and horses.
Mongol Empire founder
Similar to the 'greatest joy' quote, variations exist in historical texts
c. 1220s
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"Come and see the city of Bukhara! How the work of God's artisans has been thrown into the dust!"
Shocking"The people who abandon their traditions are like the trees that lose their roots."
Controversial"Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend."
Strange & Unusual"A man's greatest work is to break his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all the things that have been theirs, to hear the weeping of those who cherished them."
Shocking"My mission is to unite all the Mongols under one banner."
Shocking