Quote by Alexander the Great

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 suf

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual being referred to possessed great ambition or desires that surpassed the limitations of the world. However, despite their vast aspirations, all that remains of them now is a tomb. It highlights the transient nature of human existence and serves as a reminder of how even the most ambitious individuals are ultimately constrained by mortality.

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Funerals

By Alexander the Great

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