Alexander the Great (recorded by Arrian)

Alexander the Great (c. 356-323 BCE)

"Stand firm; for well you know that hardship and danger are the price of glory, and that sweet is the savour of a life of courage and of deathless renown beyond the grave."

• A quote attributed to Alexander the Great in The Campaigns of Alexander (Book 5, section 26) by the Roman/Bithynian historian Arrian, translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt and revised by J. Hamilton. New York; Penguin Classics, 1971.

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Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE)

"You will either welcome me into your city or I will besiege it!"

• This quote is from Alexander the Great's threat to the stubborn city of Tyre in 332 BCE, recorded by the ancient Roman historian, Curtius.

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Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BCE)

"What good is it if I own lots of things but accomplish nothing?"

• Quote by Alexander the Great found in Thomas R. Martin's and Christopher W. Blackwell's book, Alexander the Great: The Story of an Ancient Life.

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