Lamentation Quote by Alexander the Great

“Do you not think it a matter worthy of lamentation that when there is such a vast multitude of them [worlds], we have not yet conquered one?” quote by Alexander the Great — Download Open image

“Do you not think it a matter worthy of lamentation that when there is such a vast multitude of them [worlds], we have not yet conquered one?”

Alexander the Great

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There is something noble in hearing myself ill spoken of, when I am doing well;

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If we turn our backs of the Scythians who have provoked us, how shamefully shall we march against the revolted Bactrians; but if we…

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

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I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

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At Achilles tomb, O fortunate youth, to have found Homer as the herald of your glory!

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

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