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

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

- Alexander the Great

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Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BC at the age of 32.

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