Alexander the Great
born in 356 BC; died in 323 BC (age ~33)
Quotes (About)
My job is to produce the best soldiers in the world. In the whole history of the world. We need a Napoleon. An Alexander. Except that Napoleon lost in the end, and Alexander flamed out and died young. We need a Julius Caesar, except that he made himself dictator, and died for it. My job is to produce such a creature, and all the men and women he'll need to help him.
- Ender's Game
- p. 25 (Easton Press, 1993)