"With Heaven's aid I have conquered for you a huge empire. But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you."

"I hate luxury. I exercise moderation… It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose once you have fine clothes, fast horses and beautiful women. [In which case], you will be no better than a slave…"

"A man who is not afraid of death is a man who can conquer the world."

"If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!"

"I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death."