I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.
Alexander The GreatRead
Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Conduct yourself in a manner that earns respect and fosters friendships while discouraging enmity.
This quote by Alexander the Great emphasizes the importance of personal conduct in gaining respect and fostering positive relationships. It suggests that one should act in a way that inspires others to seek friendship while instilling a sense of caution in potential adversaries, highlighting the balance between being approachable and maintaining authority.
Themes
LeadershipConductRespectFriendshipFear
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a leadership summit.
More from Alexander The Great
All quotes βAre you still to learn that the end and perfection of our victories is to avoid the vices and infirmities of those whom we subdue?
Alexander The GreatRead
Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant, so do not expect to suffer any harm from me. A king does not kill messengers.
Alexander The GreatRead
In the end, when it's over, all that matters is what you've done.
Alexander The GreatRead
But truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.
Alexander The GreatRead
A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.
Alexander The GreatRead
Similar quotes
Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.
T. E. LawrenceRead
A true leader is not the one with the most followers, but one who creates the most leaders.
Neale Donald WalschRead
You can't be a successful leader or mentor until you have served. You can't serve until you have stepped out of your comfort zone. And you can't step out of your comfort zone unless you have character and keep your word.
Bill CourtneyRead
Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee. The role of management is to change the process rather than badgering individuals to do better.
W. Edwards DemingRead
We wish nothing more, but we will accept nothing less. Masters in our own house we must be, but our house is the whole of Canada.
Pierre TrudeauRead
The ability to change one's views without losing one's seat is the mark of a great politician.
Mo UdallRead