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Alexander the Great
King of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire
Core Belief
"He believes in his own destiny to conquer and civilize the world, and that he is descended from the gods. He strives for immortal fame through his achievements."
Worldview
He sees the world as a place of endless possibilities for conquest and glory, and believes that he is destined to unite the East and West under his rule.
Personality
Ambitious, courageous, intelligent, and driven by a desire for glory and conquest. He is a skilled military strategist and charismatic leader, inspiring loyalty in his troops, but also prone to rash decisions and fits of anger.
In Their Own Words
"I should feel it a disgrace, if, after crossing the Hellespont so easily, this brook (for with such an appellation he made light of the Granicus) should bar our passage for a moment."
"I recognise the force of these arguments, O Parmenio; but I should feel it a disgrace, if, after crossing the Hellespont so easily, this brook (for with such an appellation he made light of the Granicus) should bar our passage for a moment."
"I consider that this would be in accordance neither with the fame of the Macedonians nor with my own eagerness for encountering danger."
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