Alexander the Great Quotes

I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.

Bury my body and don’t build any monument. Keep my hands out so the people know the one who won the world had nothing in hand when he died.

With the right attitude, self imposed limitations vanish

Toil and risk are the price of glory, but it is a lovely thing to live with courage and die leaving an everlasting fame.

In the end, when it’s over, all that matters is what you’ve done.

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.

Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant, so do not expect to suffer any harm from me. A king does not kill messengers.

God must have loved Afghans because he made them so beautiful.

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

Who does not desire such a victory by which we shall join places in our Kingdom, so far divided by nature, and for which we shall set up trophies in another conquered world?

On their side more men are standing, on ours more will fight!

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

I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

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