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Accomplishment Quote by Alexander the Great

“As for a limit to one’s labors, I, for one, do not recognize any for a high-minded man, except that the labors themselves should lead to noble accomplishments.” quote by Alexander the Great
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“As for a limit to one’s labors, I, for one, do not recognize any for a high-minded man, except that the labors themselves should lead to noble accomplishments.”

Alexander the Great

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Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Alexander the Great

Work should be directed toward noble outcomes, not limited by the amount of labor.

In simple terms: Labor should aim at noble achievements.

Key Takeaway

Focus on meaningful results.

Themes

purpose achievement labor

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • personal development
  • public service

Key Concepts

ethics virtue goal-setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure your efforts serve higher goals?
  • What defines a noble accomplishment?
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