Your ancestors came to Macedonia and the rest of Hellas [Greece] and did us great harm, though we had done them no prior injury. I have been appointed leader of the Greeks, and wanting to punish the Persians I have come to Asia, which I took from you.

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

There is something noble in hearing myself ill spoken of, when I am doing well.

I am involved in the land of a leonine and brave people, where every foot of the ground is like a well of steel, confronting my soldier. You have brought only one son into the world, but everyone in this land can be called an Alexander.

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

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.

Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied.