Alexander the Great

I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.

Alexander the Great

I do not pilfer victory.

Alexander the Great

I do not steal victory.

Alexander the Great

I foresee a great funeral contest over me.

Alexander the Great

I send you a kaffis of mustard seed, that you may taste and acknowledge the bitterness of my victory.

Alexander the Great

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

If I were not Alexander, then I should wish to be Diogenes.

Alexander the Great

May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of the Afghans.

Alexander the Great

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

Alexander the Great

Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant, so do not expect to suffer any harm from me. A king does not kill messengers.

Alexander the Great