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

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

The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.

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

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.

Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.

All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.