This piece was submitted to the D’Verse Prosery Possibilities page, with the condition that the following quote in full had to be included in a 144 word story. “I prefer keeping in mind even the possibility that existence has its own reason for being.” Wisława Szymborska, “Possibilities”
“Just one last question, Mr. Khan. We’ve covered the unification of the Mongol tribes, developing the Silk Road, controlling huge areas of the world as your conquering armies dominated parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and, of course, Asia. We’ve covered your revolutionary military tactics, your complete trust in your generals, and your enlightened views on many aspects of society and religion. However it would seem that history may remember you most for your unmerciful slaughter of millions of innocent people and the annexation of their lands. Tell me, is there a geographical line somewhere in your head where you will stand and be satisfied that you have achieved all of your dreams ?”
Genghis thought for several minutes about this and then said “The horizon, because I prefer keeping in mind even the possibility that existence has its own reason for being.”
Six Crooked Highways 
touche Doug, well stated!
Having travelled overland I’ve actually seen the bones jutting out of the mud he built caravanserais with! The skeletons made the mud walls much stronger …
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Thanks, Kate. Brutality and modernity in a cold-blooded mix.
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Great take on the prompt. I’d like to read more of this interview.
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Ah, that lovely old altruistic philanthropist Genghis Khan!
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I believe this is what Genghis Khan would have said! 😀 Thank you!
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The horizon is where all possibilities do exist. An intriguing interview! 🍷
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Thanks, Tricia
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This made me smile! The horizon, hell yes, the horizon…
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Thanks, Rob
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For a conquerer the horizon is always the limit; a limit that never can be reached.
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Exactly, Bjorn.
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Oh! I like this! Well done!
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Many thanks, Dale.
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🙂
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