Tag: Alexander the Great
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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?
Alexander the Great
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My father will anticipate everything. He will leave you and me no chance to do a great and brilliant deed.
Alexander the Great
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I do not pilfer victory.
Alexander the Great
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Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.
Alexander the Great
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A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
Alexander the Great
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For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.
Alexander the Great
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Who does not desire such a victory by which we shall join places in our Kingdom, so far divided by nature, and for which we shall set up trophies in another conquered world?
Alexander the Great
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I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
Alexander the Great
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If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.
Alexander the Great
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How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
Alexander the Great