Maxioms by Alexander, The Great
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and read more
I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!
O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!