An army of sheep led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a sheep.

— Alexander the Great

“As for a limit to one’s labors, I, for one, do not recognize any for a high-minded man, except that the labors themselves should lead to noble accomplishments.

— Alexander the Great

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

— Alexander the Great

A tomb now suffices him for whom the world was not e

— Alexander the Great

A tomb now suffices him for whom the world was not enough.]

— Alexander the Great

For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.

— Alexander the Great

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 Pilots takes wrong measures.

— Alexander the Great

Holy shadows of the dead, I am not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people to fight one another. I do not feel happy for this victory of mine. On the contrary, I would be glad, brothers, if I had all of you standing here next to me, since we are united by the same language, the same blood and the same vi

— Alexander the Great

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

— Alexander the Great

I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

— Alexander the Great