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What was Alexanders greatest quote ?

The words that, in my view, tell most about the man are only indirectly quoted by Polyaenus (4.3.20): "Alexander was besieging a stronghold in India [=Massaga]. The frightened Indians agreed to come out with their arms. They came out, captured another hill, and posted guards. Alexander led his force against them, while they shouted reminders of the treaty. He agreed that he had made a treaty about their departure from the fort, but said he had promised nothing about letting them go."HM