Alexander The Great

On ambition & greatness

"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."

"There is nothing impossible to him who will try."

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

On knowledge & virtue

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

"I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion."

On mortality & legacy

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

"Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them."

On unity & leadership

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

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

"Now that the wars are coming to an end, I wish you to prosper in peace. May all mortals from now on live like one people in concord and for mutual advancement."