The new king [Alexander the Great] should perform acts so important and glorious as would make the poets and musicians of future ages labour and sweat to describe and celebrate him.
The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
I had rather men should ask why my statue is not set up, than why it is.
Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly.
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
The same intelligence is required to marshal an army in battle and to order a good dinner. The first must be as formidable as possible, the second as pleasant as possible, to the participants.