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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

8794 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8794
AUTHOR:Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120)
QUOTATION:Alexander said, “I assure you I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.”
ATTRIBUTION:Life of Alexander.