"In fact, if there is one theme in his reign and in the several centuries of dynastic rule that followed, it’s this: appropriation. Under [[Genghis Khan]]’s direction, **the [[Mongols]] were as ruthless about stealing and absorbing the best of each culture they encountered as they were about conquest itself**." ([Location 1225](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01AWUTMB0&location=1225)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[culture]], [[mergers-and-acquisitions]], [[leadership]], **Source** -- [[202409161103 - B - Ego is the Enemy]]