When Alexander The Great was alive the world was not big enough to contain his ambition but while Alexander chafed at the confines of the world in li… - Juvenal

" "

When Alexander The Great was alive the world was not big enough to contain his ambition but while Alexander chafed at the confines of the world in life, in death, “a coffin was enough.

English
Collect this quote

About Juvenal

Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis (c. 55 – c. 140), anglicized as Juvenal, was a Roman satiric poet.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Native Name: Decimus Iunius Iuuenalis
Alternative Names: Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis Decimus Junius Juvenalis
Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Shorter versions of this quote

The world was not big enough for Alexander the Great, but a coffin was.

Additional quotes by Juvenal

Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Where talent is lacking, anger writes poetry.

Loading...