Compare this man, this compound of pride and presumption, with Genghis Khân, whose conquests were more considerable than Alexander's, and yet who made the laws the rule of his conduct; compare him with Tamerlane, whose Institutes I have before me.
Burke contrasts a prideful individual with historical conquerors who adhered to laws in their conduct.
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