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Conn Iggulden Quotes

It's all you can say, when the end comes: 'I did not waste my time.' I think that matters. I think it may be all that matters.

It's all you can say, when the end comes: 'I did not waste my time.' I think that matters. I think it may be all that matters.

Conn Iggulden
Thinking, May, Matter

In this age of video games and cell phones, there must still be a place for knots, tree houses, and stories of incredible courage.

Conn Iggulden
Cells, Games, Phones
"The Dangerous Book for Boys". Book by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden, June 2006.

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

Conn Iggulden
Air, Eagles, Land
Conn Iggulden (2013). “Conqueror: The Complete 5-Book Collection”, p.39, HarperCollins UK

We are the silver people, the Mongols. When they ask, tell them there are no tribes. Tell them I am khan of the sea of grass, and they will know me by that name, as Genghis. Yes, tell them that. Tell them that I am Genghis and I will ride.

Conn Iggulden
Names, Sea, People

Courage cannot be left like bones in a bag. It must be brought out and shown the light again and again, growing stronger each time. If you think it will keep for the times you need it, you are wrong. It is like any other part of your strength. If you ignore it, the bag will be empty when you need it most.

Conn Iggulden
Thinking, Light, Growing Stronger
Conn Iggulden (2013). “Conqueror: The Complete 5-Book Collection”, p.78, HarperCollins UK

Men respect the silent; they despise the garrulous. - Marius

Conn Iggulden
Men, Silent, Despise

He is afraid of you, so he hates you. It would be wrong to hurt him again. It would be like beating a dog after it has loosed it's bladder. The spirit is already broken in him.

Conn Iggulden
Dog, Hurt, Hate
Conn Iggulden (2013). “Conqueror: The Complete 5-Book Collection”, p.149, HarperCollins UK

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