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

As for a limit to one’s labors, I, for one, do not recognize any for a high-minded man, except that the labors themselves should lead to noble accomplishments.

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?

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

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

Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.

I do not steal victory.