Here are 30 Genghis Khan Quotes of Power. These quotes reflect his legacy and the values attributed to him by history and legend.
- “The greatest joy for a man is to conquer his enemies.” — Attributed, reflecting Mongol values.
- “A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.” — Attributed, leadership philosophy.
- “Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.” — Attributed, historical analysis.
- “If you’re afraid – don’t do it; if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid.” — Attributed, Mongol sayings.
- “One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.” — Attributed, unity metaphor.
- “I am the flail of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” — Attributed, historical record.
- “An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.” — Attributed, wisdom in warfare.
- “It is not sufficient that I succeed – all others must fail.” — Attributed, competitive mindset.
- “There is no value in anything until it is finished.” — Attributed, importance of completion.
- “A man’s greatest work is to break his enemies.” — Attributed, war focus.
- “Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China.” — Attributed, justification of conquest.
- “The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.” — Attributed, persistence.
- “With Heaven’s aid I have conquered for you a huge empire.” — Attributed, divine right.
- “If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.” — Attributed, nationalism.
- “The pleasure and joy of man lies in treading down the rebellious and conquering his enemies.” — Attributed, Mongol conquest.
- “The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.” — Attributed, military strategy.
- “Without the vision of a goal, a man cannot manage his own life, much less the lives of others.” — Attributed, leadership.
- “I will rule them by fixed laws so that rest and happiness shall prevail in the world.” — Attributed, governance.
- “The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you.” — Attributed, triumph.
- “A man’s word is his weapon.” — Attributed, honor.
- “People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.” — Attributed, division of territories.
- “It is easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse.” — Attributed, mobility.
- “Victory comes to those who make every preparation and take advantage of every opportunity.” — Attributed, preparation.
- “Everything that is past is either a learning experience to grow on, a beautiful memory to reflect on, or a motivating factor to act upon.” — Attributed, reflection.
- “In war, I would rather leave an army leaderless than to leave them without a strategy.” — Attributed, importance of strategy.
- “The strength of a man is in his ability to protect his family and honor.” — Attributed, family values.
- “The purpose of a man is to live, not to exist.” — Attributed, philosophy of life.
- “Fortune favors the bold.” — Attributed, daring actions.
- “The value of action is measured by its results.” — Attributed, effectiveness.
- “A man’s greatest joy is in the conquest of his enemy.” — Attributed, effectiveness.