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Founders Notes: Alexander The Great

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Alexander the Great Arrian The Macedonians were a rugged people. Terrified by the unbelievable boldness of the Macedonians. It is my belief that never in the world was there another like him. No trait of Alexander's was more firmly held or enduring than his admiration for genuine excellence and brilliant achievement... Indian legend said he had found the Speaking Tree, which had foretold his destiny: "To die young but win eternal glory." His passionate desire for fame implanted in him a pride and a grandeur of vision which went far beyond his years. The implacable drive, remorseless, unstoppable; his 'incredible mental energy and almost excessive tolerance of fatigue' NOTE Combine excessive tolerance of fatigue with an intolerance of slowness And so Philip sent for Aristotle, the most famous and learned of the philosophers of his time, and rewarded him with the generosity that his reputation deserved. Stand firm, for it is toil and danger that lead to glorious achievements. While pleasure lies in a life of courage and in a death that brings undying fame. Fortune generally makes those whom she has compelled to put their trust in her alone more thirsty for glory than capable of copin

Alexander the Great Arrian The Macedonians were a rugged people. Terrified by the unbelievable boldness of the Macedonians. It is my belief that never in the world was there another like him. No trait of Alexander's was more firmly held or enduring than his admiration for genuine excellence and brilliant achievement... Indian legend said he had found the Speaking Tree, which had foretold his destiny: "To die young but win eternal glory." His passionate desire for fame implanted in him a pride and a grandeur of vision which went far beyond his years. The implacable drive, remorseless,…

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