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. |