Famous Quotes

"I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion."

Alexander the Great on Power

More quotes about Power

• "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

  Abraham Lincoln on Power

• "Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't."

  Margaret Thatcher on Power

• "Knowledge will give you power, but character respect."

  Bruce Lee on Power

• "All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth."

  Friedrich Nietzsche on Power

• "Character is power."

  Booker T. Washington on Power

More quotes by Alexander the Great

• "I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion."

• "I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion."

• "I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well."