If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!

Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.

It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.

Happiness lies in conquering one's enemies, in driving them in front of oneself, in taking their property, in savoring their despair, in outraging their wives and daughters.

In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.

An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.

One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.