Alexander the Great Quote

On his gifts for the services of others:

I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.


As quoted in Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, or Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions, and Words That Have A Tale To Tell (1905) by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, p. 30.


I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.

I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.

I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.

I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give.