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. Read Summary
I do not pilfer victory. Read Summary
Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters. Read Summary
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient. Read Summary
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion. Read Summary
How happy had it been for me had I been slain in the battle. It had been far more noble to have died the victim of the enemy than fall a sacrifice to the rage of my friends. Read Summary
There is nothing impossible to him who will try. Read Summary
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. Read Summary
How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging? Read Summary
I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians. Read Summary
For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms. Read Summary
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens. Read Summary
So far as I am concerned, I could not be accused of having set eyes, or having wished to set eyes, upon Darius' wife: on the contrary, I have refused even to listen to those who spoke to me of her beauty. Read Summary
Soldiers, I had lately like to have been taken from you by the attempt of a few desperate men, but by the grace and providence of the gods, I am still preserved. Read Summary
Shall I, that have destroyed my Preservers, return home? Read Summary
Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. Read Summary
Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable. Read Summary
You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it; for nature hath placed nothing so high that it is out of the reach of industry and valor. Read Summary
If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes. Read Summary
Oh! Most miserable wretch that I am! Why have I not learnt how to swim? Read Summary