Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military strategists and leaders in world history.

Alexander the Great was king of Macedonia from 336 B.C. to 323 B.C. and conquered a huge empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan.

Alexander was born around July 20, 356 B.C., in Pella in modern-day northern Greece, which was the administrative capital of ancient Macedonia. He was the son of King Philip II and Olympias, daughter of King Neoptolemus of Epirus.  He was brought up with the belief that he was of divine birth. From his earliest days, Olympias had encouraged him to believe that he was a descendant of heroes and gods.  From age 13 to 16 he was taught by Aristotle, who inspired him with an interest in philosophy, medicine, and scientific investigation, but he was later to advance beyond his teacher’s narrow precept that non-Greeks should be treated as slaves

During his reign, Alexander the Great had a massive impact in his time and sent ripples into the future.  In a reign of 13 years, Alexander shot across the Greek and Middle Eastern firmament like a meteor, transforming whatever he touched and ensuring the ancient world and so eventually our world, could never be the same again.

Alexander’s triumphs also made him a legendary figure and an inspiration for future generations. Until the Internet age, Alexander the Great was probably the most famous human being who ever lived.  His astounding career of conquest inspired not just Caesar and Augustus but also Mark Antony, Napoleon, and other would-be world conquerors from the West.

The Last Wishes of Alexander the Great

A message from a ruler at the peak of power… facing the only thing no one escapes — death.

Before his passing, Alexander the Great , the greatest ruler, called upon his army’s commander and shared three unusual final requests:

1. “Let the best doctors of the empire carry my coffin.”

So that all may see — even the finest physicians are powerless in the face of death.

2. “Scatter gold coins and precious gems along the road to my grave.”

So that the world understands — the wealth we accumulate in life stays behind when we leave.

✋ 3. “Let my hands dangle outside my coffin, visible to all.”

So that everyone knows — even the Emperor of the world leaves this life with empty hands.

When his commander, shocked and confused, asked why such unusual wishes, Alexander the Great explained with quiet clarity:

“Let the people see the truth. Let them understand the limits of power, the illusion of wealth, and the inevitability of death. I conquered half the world… But in the end, I take nothing with me.”

✨ A man who ruled empires, commanded vast armies, and controlled unimaginable riches —

Yet he left behind a lesson that is more valuable than any treasure:

Life is not about what you accumulate.

It is about what you leave behind in hearts, in deeds, in wisdom.

No title, no possession, no wealth will accompany us in the end.

Only our legacy. Only our truth.

So live with intention

Give generously

Speak kindly

Forgive freely

And walk humbly

Because when the final moment comes…

We all leave the same way — with nothing but our name, and the love we gave.

Let us all learn to live wisely, with humility and compassion, before it is too late.

Quotes from one of the most remarkable leaders in history:-

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.”

“Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it.”

“Upon the conduct of each, depends the fate of all.”

“Now that the wars are coming to an end, I wish you to prosper in peace. May all mortals from now on live like one people in concord and for mutual advancement. Consider the world as your country, with laws common to all and where the best will govern irrespective of tribe. I do not distinguish among men, as the narrow-minded do, both among Greeks and Barbarians. I am not interested in the descendance of the citizens or their racial origins. I classify them using one criterion: their virtue.  For me every virtuous foreigner is a Greek and every evil Greek worse than a Barbarian. If differences ever develop between you, never have recourse to arms, but solve them peacefully.”

Let us learn from the wisdom of those who have gone before us

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