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.

People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.

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

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

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.

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

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.