Gain Quote by Alexander the Great

“Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.”

Alexander the Great

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“I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. { His teacher was the legendary philosopher Aristotle }”

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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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