89 Quotes by Alexander the Great

You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it; for nature hath placed nothing so high that it is out of the reach of industry and valor.

How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging?

For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.

How happy had it been for me had I been slain in the battle. It had been far more noble to have died the victim of the enemy than fall a sacrifice to the rage of my friends.

Oh! Most miserable wretch that I am! Why have I not learnt how to swim?

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

Soldiers, I had lately like to have been taken from you by the attempt of a few desperate men, but by the grace and providence of the gods, I am still preserved.

I wish that the Indians believed me a god, for upon the report of an enemy's valor oftentimes depends the success of a battle, and false reports have many times done as great things as true courage and resolution.

Shall I, that have destroyed my Preservers, return home?