Alexander The Great Quote - But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

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But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

"But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes."

— Alexander The Great

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Author: Alexander The Great
Category: Admiring
Tags: Admiring Alexander Diogenes Myself Truth

Meaning of this quote

The conqueror admires the philosopher's radical independence.

Key takeaway: Consider forms of achievement beyond status.

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Attributed author: Alexander The Great

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