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ALEXANDER, THE GREAT Macedonian general and ruler (356 BC - 323 BC) If I were not Alexander, then should wish to be Diogenes.       - to Diogenes when asked to stand out of his sunshine, in Plutarch's "Life of Alexander"         [Choice] O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!       - quoted by Carlyle in "Essays on Voltaire"         [Pleasure] There is something noble in hearing myself ill spoken of when I am doing well.       - [Ingratitude] Last Revised: 2007 January 1 Copyright © 1999-2007 John C. Shepard. All Rights Reserved. The GIGA name and logo are trademarks registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by John C. Shepard.  WWW.GIGA-USA.COM     Back to Top of Page

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