Genghis Khan Quotes on Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
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Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
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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.
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How can you say this about Jochi? Jochi is my eldest son, is he not? Do not ever say this again.
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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.