I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
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Alexander the Great
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About Alexander the Great
Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his reign conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Asia and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and mo…
Read on Wikipedia → Find books by Alexander the GreatI had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.