Quotes from Alexander the Great

For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.

How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.

A tomb now suffices him for whom the world was not e

My father will anticipate everything. He will leave you and me no chance to do a great and brilliant deed.

I am dying with the help of too many physicians.

Let us conduct ourselves in such a fashion that all nations wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.

If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient

Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor carth two masters.

Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them.

Toil and risk are the price of glory, but it is a lovely thing to live with courage and die leaving an everlasting fame.

You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it; for nature hath placed nothing so high that it is out of the reach of industry and valor.

Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

Soldiers, I had lately like to have been taken from you by the attempt of a few desperate men, but by the grace and providence of the gods, I am still preserved.

I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.

How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging?

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

Oh! Most miserable wretch that I am! Why have I not learnt how to swim?

Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied.