Timur

Military Conqueror Turco-Mongol 1336 – 1405

Turco-Mongol conqueror; founded Timurid Empire; known for brutality and conquest.

398 quotes

"The measure of true power is the ability to show mercy without weakness."
Strength
"A ruler who forgets the common man forgets the foundation of his kingdom."
Leadership
"To master others, first master yourself."
"The strongest fortress is one built upon the trust of its people."
"In war, the element of surprise is worth more than ten thousand soldiers."
"A man's true enemies are often those closest to him."
"To achieve greatness, one must be willing to stand alone."
Courage
"The wisdom of the elders is the inheritance of the young."
Knowledge
"A kingdom divided against itself seeks an outside enemy."
"To love power more than truth is to forfeit both."
"The greatest victory is the one nobody sees coming."
"A man who fears death has already lost the will to live."
Fear
"In the end, history judges not intentions but actions."
"To build something lasting requires patience that spans generations."
"A leader who does not inspire fear in his enemies inspires doubt in his allies."
Leadership
"The conquest of oneself is infinitely harder than the conquest of others."
"To speak truth to power is the highest form of courage."
"A kingdom's greatest defense is not its walls, but its purpose."
Philosophy
"The greatest conquest is not over others, but over oneself."
Wisdom
"A leader must understand that mercy shown at the right moment is the strongest power."
Leadership
"Time is the warrior's true opponent, not the enemy before him."
Time
"To build an empire, one must first build character."
Success
"Fear is the shadow of the unprepared mind."
Courage
"Justice delayed is justice denied to all people."
Justice
"The strength of a nation lies in the unity of its people."
Strength
"One must study the patterns of history to avoid repeating its mistakes."
History
"Patience is the weapon of those who understand true power."
Patience
"The warrior who conquers without bloodshed is the wisest of all."
Wisdom
"To inspire others, one must first master oneself."
Inspiration
"A kingdom built on fear will crumble into dust."
Power