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Alexander the Great

I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.

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Alexander the Great values understanding what is truly important and excellent more than having a large amount of power or control over others. He believes that being wise about what matters is better than simply being powerful.

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