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.

We of Macedon for generations past have been trained in the hard school of danger and war

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

I am dying with the help of too many physicians.

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

I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.

With the right attitude, self imposed limitations vanish