I foresee a great funeral contest over me.
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
There are so many worlds and I have not yet conquered even one.
Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant, so do not expect to suffer any harm from me. A king does not kill messengers.
There is something noble in hearing myself ill spoken of, when I am doing well.
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.