Monday, August 17, 2015

Quote of the Day--August 17, 2015

The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.
--Genghis Khan, The Secret History of the Mongols

Note: Genghis Khan was true to his word: 1 in 200 men alive today are his direct descendants.


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