Man's highest joy is in victory: to conquer one's enemies, to pursue them, to deprive them of their possessions, to make their beloved ones weep, to ride on their horses, and to embrace their wives and daughters.
Mongol Empire founder
Another variation of his famous 'joy' quote, widely cited by historians.
13th century (approx.)
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