Laws of Genghis Khan

«Не wanted to provide them with such security and tranquility that within the limits of his dominion everyone could carry gold on his head without any danger (of being robbed) in the same way that people carry simple pots.»

Georgii V. Vernadsky. On the composition of the Great Yasa of Genghis Khan [O sostave Velikoy Yasy Chingiz Khana]. Brussels, 1939. At 22.