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."
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD)
-- Life of Alexander
of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion."
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD)
-- Life of Alexander
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