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

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.

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

I hate luxury. I exercise moderation…It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose one you have fine clothes, fast horses and beautiful women. [In which case], you will be no better than a slave, and you will surely lose everything.

People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.

Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns - Not I

Man's greatest joy is to slay his enemy, plunder his riches, ride his steeds, see the tears of his loved ones and embrace his women