Alexander The Great Quote - Holy shadows of the dead, I am not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people to fight one another.

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Holy shadows of the dead, I am not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people to fight one another.

"Holy shadows of the dead, I am not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people to fight one another."

— Alexander The Great

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Author: Alexander The Great
Category: Bitter
Tags: Bitter Blame Cruel Death destiny

Meaning of this quote

The speaker blames destructive rivalry for deaths between related peoples.

Key takeaway: Recognize shared humanity during conflict.

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Attributed author: Alexander The Great

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