Alexander the Great

Military Conqueror Macedonian 356 – 323

Conquered Persian Empire and created one of history's largest empires by age 32.

381 quotes

"Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure."
Hope
"The sweetest victory is one achieved without drawing blood."
Peace
"Men of honor seek not praise, but the respect of worthy men."
"A true friend is one who will stand with you in the darkness."
Friendship
"The eyes are the mirror of the soul."
Truth
"That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not because the nature of the thing has changed, but because the power to do it has increased."
Perseverance
"The highest honor belongs to those who serve others."
"Obstacles are just opportunities in disguise."
"Never despise the day you were born, for in it lies infinite possibility."
Hope
"The mind of a conqueror cannot be conquered."
Strength
"Art is the highest form of truth."
Art
"The wise man knows himself to be a fool, but the fool thinks himself wise."
Wisdom
"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."
Love
"History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time."
History
"The river of life flows whether you are ready or not."
Change
"Plant gardens in the minds of men."
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
"The universe rewards those who dare to explore its secrets."
Adventure
"In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action."
Success
"Men willingly believe what they wish."
"A soldier's greatest strength is his will to fight."
War
"The world respects strength; weakness invites contempt."
Power
"I would rather have a small group of loyal men than a large army of the reluctant."
Leadership
"The pursuit of excellence is not a destination but a journey."
"Nature provides the blueprints; man provides the architecture."
"The greatest battles are often fought in silence."
Wisdom
"A kingdom is only as strong as the character of its ruler."
Leadership
"To understand the future, one must first understand the past."
History
"The price of greatness is responsibility."
Leadership
"If you wish to be loved, be lovable."
Love