Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.

It is not sufficient that I succeed - all others must fail.

Heaven has appointed me to rule all the nations, for hitherto there has been no order upon the steppes.

Not even a mighty warrior can break a frail arrow when it is multiplied and supported by its fellows. As long as you brothers support one another and render assistance to one another, your enemies can never gain the victory over you. But if you fall away from each other your enemy can brake you like frail arrows, one at a time.

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.

Perhaps my children will live in stone houses and walled towns - Not I

Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.