Faith Quote by Jacob Abbott
““Temujin rewarded the slaves in this bountiful manner, partly, no doubt, out of sincere gratitude to them for having been the means, probably, of saving him and his army from destruction, and partly for effect, in order to impress upon his followers a strong conviction that any great services rendered to him or to his cause were certain to be well rewarded.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Story of the Mongols by Jacob Abbott, 1863
Temujin (Genghis Khan) gave slaves generous rewards to thank them for saving his army and to teach followers that great service earns reward.
In simple terms: He rewarded slaves to show gratitude and teach that good deeds are rewarded.
Key Takeaway
Reward loyalty and service.
Themes
leadership
gratitude
reward
influence
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
historical
leadership
When to use this quote
- military leadership
- team building
- employee recognition
- ethical governance
Key Concepts
Mongol history
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do rewards affect long‑term loyalty?
- Can gratitude replace material incentives?
A Different Perspective
Rewards may create expectations of material gain rather than intrinsic motivation.
