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

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

There are so many worlds and I have not yet conquered even one.

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.

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

At Achilles tomb, O fortunate youth, to have found Homer as the herald of your glory!

God must have loved Afghans because he made them so beautiful.