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Alexander the Great

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

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Alexander the Great is saying he prefers to be better at understanding what is truly valuable or important than to have a large amount of control or authority over others. He values wisdom and insight about excellence more than simply having power or ruling many people.

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