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.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the joys of travel is visiting new towns and meeting new people.