"At Achilles tomb, O fortunate youth, to..." - Quote by Alexander Great
At Achilles tomb, O fortunate youth, to have found Homer as the herald of your glory!
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“There is something noble in hearing myself ill spoken of, when I am doing well.”
“Holy shadows of the dead, I'm not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people, to fight one another. I do not feel happy for this victory of mine. On the contrary, I would be glad, brothers, if I had all of you standing here next to me, since we are united by the same language, the same blood and the same visions.”
“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?”