Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal.

On their side more men are standing, on ours more will fight!

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

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

My logisticians are a humorless lot ... they know if my campaign fails, they are the first ones I will slay.

Shall I pass by and leave you lying there because of the expedition you led against Greece, or shall I set you up again because of your magnanimity and your virtues in other respects?

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