Alexander the Great

We of Macedon for generations past have been trained in the hard school of danger and war.

Alexander the Great

Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.

Alexander the Great

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

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.

Alexander the Great

But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

Alexander the Great

Do you not think it a matter worthy of lamentation that when there is such a vast multitude of them [worlds], we have not yet conquered one?

Alexander the Great

I am involved in the land of a leonine and brave people, where every foot of the ground is like a well of steel, confronting my soldier. You have brought only one son into the world, but everyone in this land can be called an Alexander.

Alexander the Great

My logisticians are a humorless lot… they know if my campaign fails, they are the first ones I will slay.

Alexander the Great

O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!

Alexander the Great

Oh! Most miserable wretch that I am! Why have I not learnt how to swim?

Alexander the Great