“Without the vision of a goal, a man cannot manage his own life, much less the lives of others.” – Genghis Khan
43 Genghis Khan Quotes
- “There is no value in anything until it is finished.”
2. “If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid!”
3. “A man’s greatest joy is crushing his enemies.”
4. “An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.”
5. “Violence never settles anything.”
6. “One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.”
7. “Who can’t stop drinking may get drunk three times a month. If he does it more often, he is guilty.”
8. “The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.”
9. “Find your chill.”
10. “Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.”
Genghis Khan Quotes About Life
11. “Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.”
12. “Without the vision of a goal, a man cannot manage his own life, much less the lives of others.”
13. “It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.”
14. “I am the flail of god.”
15. “There is no good in anything until it is finished.”
16. “A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.”
17. “I am the punishment of God…If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.”
18. “Man’s highest joy is in victory: to conquer one’s enemies; to pursue them; to deprive them of their possessions; to make their beloved weep; to ride on their horses; and to embrace their wives and daughters.”
19. “The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.”
20. “Even when a friend does something you do not like, he continues to be your friend.”
Famous Genghis Khan Quotes
21. “A person is more work to break his enemies, drive them before him, and of them all is to hear the screams of those they loved.”
22. “Come and sip from the cup of destruction.”
23. “People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.”
24. “Remember, you have no companions but your shadow.”
25. “Every man has his use, even if only to gather dried cow dung in the Gobi for fuel.”
26. “As long as you brothers support one another and render assistance to one another, your enemies can never gain victory over you.”
27. “All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.”
28. “Be of one mind and one faith—that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.”
29. “As my calling is high, the obligations incumbent upon me are also heavy; and I fear that in my ruling there may be something wanting.”
30. “Not even a mighty warrior can break a frail arrow when it is multiplied and supported by its fellows.”
Thought-Provoking Genghis Khan Quotes
31. “Make up your camps far apart and each of you rule your own kingdom.”
32. “I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.”
33. “The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see those dear to them bathed in tears, to clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.”
34. “How can one withdraw? Even if we die, let us challenge their boasts. Eternal Heaven, you be the judge!”
35. “Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near.”
36. “But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you.”
37. “Let there be between us a firm treaty of friendship, amity, and peace; and let traders and caravans on both sides come and go.”
38. “One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.”
39. “Mother Earth is broad and her rivers and waters are numerous.”
40. “When it was wet, we bore the wet together. When it was cold, we bore the cold together.”
41. “In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.”
42. “One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.”
Additional Read: Genghis Khan – Descendants, Empire & Facts
Genghis Khan, also known as Chinggis Khan, was born Temüjin and founded the Mongol Empire, which later expanded to become the largest contiguous land empire in history. He lived from roughly 1162 until his death on August 25, 1227.
After spending the majority of his life bringing the Mongol tribes together, he began a series of military campaigns that resulted in the conquest of sizable portions of China and Central Asia.
