With Heaven's aid I have conquered for you a huge empire. But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you

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

The pleasure and joy of man lies in treading down the rebel and conquering the enemy, in tearing him up by the root, in taking from him all that he has.

Remember, you have no companions but your shadow

The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.

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.

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