Genghis Khan Quotes

Genghis Khan quotes.Genghis Khan was a legendary Mongolian ruler, unifier and conqueror.

 In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.
        As quoted in The Tyrants : 2500 Years of Absolute Power and Corruption (2006) by Clive Foss, p. 55 ISBN 1905204965

The greatest joy for a man is to defeat his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all they possess, to see those they love in tears, to ride their horses, and to hold their wives and daughters in his arms.
        As quoted in Genghis Khan & the Mongols (1973) by Michael Gibson, p. 3

Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
        As quoted in The Mongol Empire : Its Rise and Legacy (1940) by Michael Prawdin, p. 224

Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
        As quoted in The Gigantic Book of Horse Wisdom (2007) by Thomas Meagher and Buck Brannaman, p. 40