Holy shadows of the dead, I'm not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people, to fight one another. I do not feel happy for this victory of mine. On the contrary, I would be glad, brothers, if I had all of you standing here next to me, since we are united by the same language, the same blood and the same visions.

Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal.

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

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.

Are there no more worlds that I might conquer?

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

Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.