Meaning of life quote from Genghis Khan (Ulaanbaatar)

"A man's true worth is not in the amount of possessions he has, but in the dreams he holds."

Genghis Khan, age 0 (1162 - 1227)

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Genghis Khan, based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. As a renowned thinker (1162 - 1227), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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