8 Genghis Khan Quotes on Leadership

Genghis Khan quotes on leadership

3. Those who were adept and brave fellows I have made military commanders. Those who were quick and nimble I have made herders of horses. Those who were not adept I have given a small whip and sent to be shepherds.

5. Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China... I am from the Barbaric North. I wear the same clothing and eat the same food as the cowherds and horse-herders. We make the same sacrifices and we share our riches. I look upon the nation as a new-born child and I care for my soldiers as though they were my brothers.

6. As my calling is high, the obligations incumbent upon me are also heavy; and I fear that in my ruling there may be something wanting.

9. Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.

14. Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.

15. Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.

16. How can you say this about Jochi? Jochi is my eldest son, is he not? Do not ever say this again.

17. With Heaven's aid I have conquered for you a huge empire. But my life was too short to achieve the conquest of the world. That task is left for you.