Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.
Alexander the GreatI had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
Alexander the GreatThrough 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 and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them.
Alexander the GreatNow 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.
Alexander the Great