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.

Bury my body and don't build any monument. Keep my hands out so the people know the one who won the world had nothing in hand when he died.

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

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.

I foresee a great funeral contest over me.

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.