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

The Greatest Happiness is to scatter your enemy and drive him before you. To see his cities reduced to ashes. To see those who love him shrouded and in tears. And to gather to your bosom his wives and daughters.

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.

Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China... I am from the Barbaric North. I wear the same clothing and eat the same food as the cowherds and horse-herders. We make the same sacrifices and we share.. our riches. I look upon the nation as a new-born child and I care for my soldiers as though they were my brothers.

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

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

It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.