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

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.

All who surrender will be spared; whoever does not surrender but opposes with struggle and dissension, shall be annihilated.

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

If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.

Remember, you have no companions but your shadow

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