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

About Alexander the Great

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Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.

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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.

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

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

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

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I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

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I am dying with the help of too many physicians.

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

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

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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.

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There is nothing impossible to him who will try.

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