38 Famous Quotes by Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king who is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders in history. He conquered much of the known world during his brief reign, and his legacy has had a profound impact on the course of human history. Alexander's ambition, bravery, and tactical genius are legendary, and his leadership continues to inspire military strategists and political leaders to this day. (Alexander the Great Biography).
Alexander the Great Famous Quotes
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. (Meaning)
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion. (Meaning)
There is nothing impossible to him who will try. (Meaning)
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient. (Meaning)
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. (Meaning)
Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters. (Meaning)
Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable. (Meaning)
In the end, when it's over, all that matters is what you've done. (Meaning)
True love never has a happy ending, because there is no ending to true love. (Meaning)
With the right attitude, self imposed limitations vanish (Meaning)
Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. (Meaning)
Every light is not the sun. (Meaning)
But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes. (Meaning)
There are so many worlds and I have not yet conquered even one. (Meaning)
I do not steal victory. (Meaning)
There are no more worlds to conquer! (Meaning)
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
There is nothing impossible to him who will try.
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.
Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.
For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.
Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
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.
My father will anticipate everything. He will leave you and me no chance to do a great and brilliant deed.
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?
How happy had it been for me had I been slain in the battle. It had been far more noble to have died the victim of the enemy than fall a sacrifice to the rage of my friends.
I do not pilfer victory.
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?
I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.
If we turn our backs of the Scythians who have provoked us, how shamefully shall we march against the revolted Bactrians; but if we pass Tanais and make the Scythians feel, by dear experience, that we are invincible, not in Asia only, it is not to be doubted but that Europe itself, as well as Asia, will come within the bounds of our conquests.
I wish that the Indians believed me a god, for upon the report of an enemy's valor oftentimes depends the success of a battle, and false reports have many times done as great things as true courage and resolution.
So far as I am concerned, I could not be accused of having set eyes, or having wished to set eyes, upon Darius' wife: on the contrary, I have refused even to listen to those who spoke to me of her beauty.
His father is governor of Media, and though he has the greatest command given him of all the rest of my generals, he still covetously desires more, and my being without issue spurs him on to this wicked design. But Philotas takes wrong measures.
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.
― Alexander the Great Quotes
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