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, “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.
An army of sheep led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a sheep.
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.
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.
Who does not desire such a victory by which we shall join places in our Kingdom, so far divided by nature, and for which we shall set up trophies in another conquered world?
I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
My father will anticipate everything. He will leave you and me no chance to do a great and brilliant deed.
I wish that the Indians believed me a god, for upon the report of an enemy’s valor oftentimes depends the success of a battle, and false reports have many times done as great things as true courage and resolution.
For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.
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.
I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.
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.