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There are so many worlds and I have not yet conquered even one.

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Alexander the Great
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Alexander III of Macedon
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Alexander of Macedonia
Alexander III
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Alexandros the Great
the Great Alexander
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Bury my body and don't build any monument. Keep my hands out so the people know the one who won the world had nothing in hand when he died.
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I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
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Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.
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