Man's greatest joy is to slay his enemy, plunder his riches, ride his steeds, see the tears of his loved ones and embrace his women

My life was too short to acheive the conquest of the whole world.

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

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

An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.

Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.

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