Alexander the Great

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Alexander the Great (Greek: Μέγας Ἀλέξανδρος, Megas Alexandros)(July 356 BC June 11, 323), also known as Alexander III, king of Macedon (336–323 BC), was one of the most famous kings and army leaders in history.

[change] Quotes

• I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

  Simple: I am dying because too many doctors are trying to keep me alive

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

  Simple: I would rather be better at knowing good things than be better at expanding my empire

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

  Simple: Remember, what you do personally will decide what happens to all of us.

• There is nothing impossible to him who will try.

  Simple: If you try you can do anything.

• In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity.
• How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
• A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient. Epitaph (source unknown)

  Simple: On his grave: Now, a tomb is good enough for some one who thought the whole world was not good enough.