Alexander-the-great Quote by Christopher Marlowe

Alexander, of whom men tell many legends, lived by his own. Achilles must have Patroklos. He might love his Briseis; but Patroklos was the…

— Mary Renault

“To understand Alexander well, it is necessary to follow his heart more closely than his policies, so I investigate the king's character through the…

— Andrew Chugg

“And yet in the weakest of men, in moments when they are alone and themselves, I have found veins of strength like gold in…

— John Edward Williams

“Say not a word in death's favor; I would rather be a paid servant in a poor man's house and be above ground than…

— Homer

“The author of IRR, who worshipped the King, said he had the valor of Hector, the magnanimity of Achilles, the liberality of Titus, the…

— Barbara W. Tuchman

“...for the interests of rulers require that their subjects should be poor in spirit, and that there should be no strong bond of friendship…

— Plato

“I wish you to recollect that the greatest conquerors are not always the greatest kings. The nations of the earth have often been subjugated…

— Audrey Truschke

“His Greatness the King Pteppicymon XXVIII, Lord of the Heavens, Charioteer of the Wagon of the Sun, Steersman of the Barque of the Sun,…

— Terry Pratchett

I love and honour [Paulus Aemilius, in Plutarch's Lives], for his fondness for his children, which instead of blushing at, he avows and glories…

— Fanny Burney

“Alexander was no longer so much the master of his lust, having been fawned upon by Fortune, whom mortal men too little distrust.”

— Andrew Chugg

“better illustrate this better than the life of one of the most extraordinary warriors the world has even known; a man of legendary ambition,…

— Sean Patrick

“Mine was still the stronger side. I was beloved by the soldiery, who generally care very little what god they serve so long as…

— William Beckford