Alexander the Great Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) was a king of Macedonia who inherited the throne at the age of 20 after his father, King Philip II, was assassinated. Known for his military genius and strategic vision, Alexander led his armies to one of the most extraordinary conquests in history. In just a decade, he established one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India. Although an ambitious ruler, he also encouraged the spread of Greek culture and knowledge throughout his empire. Tragically, Alexander died at the age of 32, leaving a profound legacy that still resonates today.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excell

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

Alexander the Great


I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afr

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.

Alexander the Great


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

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

Alexander the Great

Teacher

If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

Alexander the Great

Self Respect

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

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

Alexander the Great

Fame

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

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

Alexander the Great

Unity

I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

Alexander the Great

Medicine

There is nothing impossible to him who will try.

There is nothing impossible to him who will try.

Alexander the Great

Determination

A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not suf

A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.

Alexander the Great

Funerals

In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's

In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity.

Alexander the Great

Faith

I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is exce

I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.

Alexander the Great

Knowledge