If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.

The merit in action lies in finishing it to the end.

Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.

A man's greatest work is to break his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all the things that have been theirs, to hear the weeping of those who cherished them, to take their horses between his knees and to press in his arms the most desirable of their women.

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.

One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.

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