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Alexander the Great Quotes: For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.
         

For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.


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For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.
         



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