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

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

A leader can never be happy until his people are happy.

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

Come and sip from the cup of destruction.

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.

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