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

One arrow alone can be easily broken but many arrows are indestructible.

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

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

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

In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.

The strength of a wall is neither greater nor less than the courage of the men who defend it.