For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms. - Alexander the Great 1 Share Now -
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. - Alexander the Great 3 Share Now -
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 4 Share Now -
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. - Alexander the Great 7 Share Now -
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. - Alexander the Great 8 Share Now -
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion. - Alexander the Great 9 Share Now -
My father will anticipate everything. He will leave you and me no chance to do a great and brilliant deed. - Alexander the Great 10 Share Now -
