If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!
Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.
If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.
People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.
There is no good in anything until it is finished.
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.