But Truly, If I Were Not Alexander,

Do You Not Think It A Matter Worthy Of Lamentation That When There Is Such A Vast Multitude Of Them [worlds], We Have Not Yet Conquered One?

Are You Still To Learn That The End And Perfection Of Our Victories Is To Avoid The Vices And Infirmities Of Those Whom We Subdue?

At Achilles Tomb, O Fortunate Youth, To Have Found Homer As The Herald Of Your Glory!

Shall I Pass By And Leave You Lying There Because Of The Expedition You Led Against Greece, Or Shall I Set You Up Again Because Of Your Magnanimity And Your Virtues In Other Respects?

I Had Rather Excel Others In The Knowledge Of What Is Excellent, Than In The Extent Of My Power And Dominion.