WARRIOR: Lead with Greatness — Alexander The Great Quotes

Alexander the Great was a Greek king who is considered one of the greatest generals to ever live. He understood the importance of strategy and someone who heavily believed in the importance of pairing knowledge with power. He fought side by side with his army, studied under Aristotle, and was the first king to bring Greek civilization to other parts of the world. To this day, many still follow his insightful and incredible life lessons. I am not afraid of any army of lions led by a sheep. I am afraid of an army of sheep being led by a lion. There is nothing impossible to him who will try. Whatever possessions we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable. I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my power and dominion. I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher as well. Through every generation of the human race, there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free, and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them. Glory crowns the deeds of those who expose themselves to toils and dangers. Each moment free from fear makes a man immortal. There are so many worlds, and I have not yet conquered even one. Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. In the end, when it's over, all that matters is what you've done. 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? For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms. 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? Alexander passed away undefeated at the age of 32 in 323 BC. He left the world conquered and inspired by his wins in battle and his thirst for knowledge.