February 22nd, 2020 | Updated on June 27th, 2022
Alexander the Great was a famous king of the Kingdom of Macedon and a prominent member of the Argead dynasty. He was born in Pella in 356 BC, and he ascended his father Philip II to the throne when he was twenty. His initial ruling years started with a successful military campaign across Asia and Africa. Thus he created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, which reached up to India. He remained undefeated in war and therefore is one of history’s most successful commanders. In his youth, Alexander was tutored by Aristotle till he was 16. Some of his quotes will continue to inspire you and help you succeed.
1. “There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” ― Alexander the Great
2. “A tomb now suffices him for whom the world was not enough.” ― Alexander the Great
3. “When we give someone our time, we actually give a portion of our life that we will never take back.” ― Alexander the Great
4. “Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal.” ― Alexander the Great
5. “But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.” ― Alexander the Great
6. “An army of sheep led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a sheep.” ― Alexander the Great
7. “There are no more worlds to conquer!.” ― Alexander the Great
8. “My treasure lies in my friends .” ― Alexander the Great
9. “Glory crowns the deeds of those who expose themselves to toils and dangers.” ― Alexander the Great
10. “Upon the conduct of each determines the fate of all.” ― Alexander the Great
11. “If I could not be alexander I would be Diogenes.” ― Alexander the Great
12. “Each moment free from fear makes a man immortal.” ― Alexander the Great
13. “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.” ― Alexander the Great
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14. “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” ― Alexander the Great
15. “Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” ― Alexander the Great
16. “A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.” ― Alexander the Great
17. “True love never has a happy ending, because there is no ending to true love.” ― Alexander the Great
18. “I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.” ― Alexander the Great
19. “Every light is not the sun.” ― Alexander the Great
20. “There is something noble in hearing myself ill-spoken of when I am doing well.” ― Alexander the Great
21. “I do not steal the victory.” ― Alexander the Great
22. “Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.” ― Alexander the Great
23. “How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.” ― Alexander the Great
24. “I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.” ― Alexander the Great
25. “I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.” ― Alexander the Great
26. “For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.” ― Alexander the Great
27. “Oh! Most miserable wretch that I am! Why have I not learned how to swim.” ― Alexander the Great
28. “Shall I, that have destroyed my Preservers, return home.” ― Alexander the Great
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