Genghis Khan quotes

Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history. His leadership united the Mongol tribes and launched vast military campaigns across Asia and Europe. He is remembered as both a ruthless conqueror and a visionary statesman who transformed world history. Here are 9 of his quotes:

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

Genghis Khan

If one must drink, then let one drink thrice a month, for more is bad. If one gets drunk twice a month, it is better; if one gets drunk once a month, that is better still; and if one doesn't drink at all, that is the best of all.

Genghis Khan

I am the punishment of God. If you have not committed sins then God wouldn't have sent me.

Genghis Khan

If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die.

Genghis Khan

God is everywhere, and you can find him everywhere.

Genghis Khan

The greatest joy for a man is to defeat his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all they possess, to see those they love in tears, to ride their horses, and to hold their wives and daughters in his arms.

Genghis Khan

[Militarily] ... he was the equal of Alexander the Great or Napoleon I.

Genghis Khan

Thuswise Chingiz Khan made a nation out of dust.

Genghis Khan