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 (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
"On the Tranquillity of the Mind," by Plutarch.

How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
In The Ultimate Success Quotations Library, 1997.

I am dying with the help of too many physicians.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
Attributed.

I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
In "20,000 Quips and Quotes" by Evan Esar, 1968.

I assure you I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent,
than in the extent of my power and dominion.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
"Life of Alexander," bk. XIV by Plutarch.

I send you a kaffis of mustard seed, that you may taste
and acknowledge the bitterness of my victory.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
Letter to King Darius III.

If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
"Life of Alexander," Bk. XIV by Plutarch.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
In The Ultimate Success Quotations Library, 1997.

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler
In The Ultimate Success Quotations Library, 1997.

There is nothing impossible to him who will try.
Alexander the Great (356BC - 323BC) Macedonian ruler

When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain he wept,
for there were no more worlds to conquer...
- Die Hard.