The strength of walls depends on the courage of those who guard them.

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

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.

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

The strength of walls depends on the courage of those who guard them.

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

Those who were adept and brave fellows I have made military commanders. Those who were quick and nimble I have made herders of horses. Those who were not adept I have given a small whip and sent to be shepherds