30+ Quotes From ALEXANDER The Great

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The military leader who marked a period of history was born in 356 BC. Different sources state different dates, but July 20, 21, or 22 are most often mentioned, as the dates when he was born – which he conquered in later years.

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Below you will find some interesting facts about Alexander The Great.

Alexander the Great managed to conquer most of the world known until then, and at the same time he was the king of Macedonia, the Egyptian pharaoh, the king of Persia and the king of Asia.
Gaius Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and Octavian Augustus, each in his own age, took part in the pilgrimage to the place in Alexandria, which was then considered his tomb. Although there is an imposing sarcophagus there, which many people come to visit, the real place where the military leader was buried is still a topic of controversy among historians and archaeologists.
He is considered the founder of at least 70 cities, 20 of which were named after him, and one even after his horse, Bukefal. Alexandria Bukefalova or Bukefalija was founded in May 326 BC, on the site of the famous battle of Hydaspes, shortly after Bukefal’s death. It is believed that its location was not far from the city of Jhelum and present-day Pakistan.
He regularly washed his hair in a solution of the saffron plant, in order to keep the shine and color of the sun that it had.
He was not nearly as adored by the people during his reign as after his death. Many even considered him a tyrant, who was also a drunkard.
After he won the victory over Darius’ Persia, he began to dress like a Persian, and history says that he also took two Persian women to be his wives.
Scientists who researched his life also came to the conclusion that he had heterochromia, which means that one eye was brown and the other blue.
He earned the nickname “The Great” from his soldiers – who, unlike the people, admired him and considered him a commander and leader without equal.
On one occasion, Alexander ordered a competition to be held among his soldiers. This situation can be described by the popular saying: “Whoever survives, will talk”, considering that 42 soldiers died from alcohol poisoning.
Of Fidel Castro‘s six sons, as many as three were named after Alexander the Great: Alexis, Alejandro and Alexander.

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Alexander the great quotes

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion

Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal

Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all

If I could not be Alexander I would be Diogenes

If I could not be Alexander I would be Diogenes

For my part, I think that to a man of spirit there is no other aim and end of his labours except the labours themselves

I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well

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

How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens

How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens

My father will anticipate everything. He will leave you and me no chance to do a great and brilliant deed

So far as I am concerned, I could not be accused of having set eyes, or having wished to set eyes, upon Darius' wife

So far as I am concerned, I could not be accused of having set eyes, or having wished to set eyes, upon Darius’ wife

Sayings From Alexander The Great

In the end, when it's over, all that matters is what you've done

In the end, when it’s over, all that matters is what you’ve done

True love never has a happy ending, because there is no ending to true love

Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied

May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of the Afghans

May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of the Afghans

Toil and risk are the price of glory, but it is a lovely thing to live with courage and die leaving an everlasting fame

The end and object of conquest is to avoid doing the same thing as the conquered

For my own part, I would rather excel knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms

You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it

You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it

Are there no more worlds that I might conquer? by alexander the great

Are there no more worlds that I might conquer?

Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable

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Bury my body and don’t build any monument. Keep my hands out so the people know the one who won the world had nothing in hand when he died - Alexander the great

Bury my body and don’t build any monument. Keep my hands out so the people know the one who won the world had nothing in hand when he died

Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free

There is nothing impossible to him who will try

There is nothing impossible to him who will try

Soldiers, I had lately like to have been taken from you by the attempt of a few desperate men, but by the grace and providence of the gods, I am still preserved