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Genghis Khan

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Genghis Khan Quotes

Total quotes: 2

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Genghis Khan

Birthname

Manner of Death: Accident

Nationality: Mongol Empire

Occupations: Warrior, Politician

Spouse: Börte, Yesugen, Yesui, Khulan, Gunibiesu, Princess Chahe, Princess Qiguo, Hedaan

Total quotes: 2

“The vision should never stray far from the teaching of the elders. The old tunic fits better and it always more comfortable; it survives the hardships of the bush while the new or untried tunic is quickly torn.”

— Genghis Khan, Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Tagged: Vision, Teaching, Tradition, Elders

“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.”

— Genghis Khan, Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Tagged: Luxury, Moderation, Slave, Vision, purpose, Beautiful Women

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