Quotes from Conn Iggulden

The eagles ruled the air as the tribes ruled the land.

You have a powerful army, Kublai, but the best force is one you do not have to use.

My son's name is Temujin," he said. "He will be iron.

The Buddha said, 'Gripped by fear, men go to the sacred mountains and sacred groves, sacred trees and shrines.' I am not afraid of death, my lady. I need no god to comfort me in my fear.

The world cannot be full of lead dogs, or the pack would pull itself apart.

You have a mighty army, but the greatest force is the one that you don't have to use.

All information can be bought, my son, if you are willing to pay the price.

Hawks and eagles don't fly together. They are of totally different kind.

A little guilt has made more than a few men live better than they would have done—trying to even the scales before they cross the river.

I will finish what I have begun. I have said it. This is my khanate.

This is my empire , Uriang-Khadai. I will not be made to leave. Ready the tumans for battle, Orlok. I will face my enemies and I will destroy them.

Why do you hurt me? What more do you want?" she asked, tears shining in her eyes. "Power over you, little one," he said, smiling. "What does any man want but that? It is something in the blood of every one of us. We would all be a tyrant if we could.

A man needs to feel a little fear, Tolui, if only to have the pride of conquering it.

The greatest joy a man can know is to conquer his enemies and drive them before him. To ride their horses and take away their possessions, to see the faces of those who were dear to them bedewed with tears, and to clasp their wives and daughters in his arms.

Every man has it's price, but it's almost never the gold

A good general is ready for every option.

For the khan, we will take their cities, their women, and their lands. This is the great raid, the farthest strike in the history of the nation of Genghis. We will not be stopped.

No worthy goal can be achieved easily. A virtue is born in suffering.

The decision took a moment, but it lasted a lifetime

There are no rules in life. Whether it is written down, or spoken by shamans, nothing binds a man beyond himself. Nothing, save the chains he accepts for himself. Laws and traditions mean nothing, if you have the strength.

If my brother was made to kneel... you will never walk again.

It is done. We are a nation and we will ride. Tonight, let no man think of his tribe and mourn. We are a greater family and all lands are ours to take.

Every man, who has fought in a battle, is now ash, every sword has been eaten by rust, but the lessons still must be learned

You can't just wound the bear and run. He'll come after you.