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> # I consider not what Parmenion should receive, but what Alexander should give.

[Alexander the Great](https://quotesby.net/Alexander-the-Great)\#15

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## About this quote

What does it mean?Alexander focuses on his own generosity and agency rather than what subordinates deserve.In plain termsHe thinks about what he gives, not what others take.What can you take from it?Generosity should be self-defined, not demanded.

### Where it applies

- distributing rewards
- making grants
- patronage

### Putting it to work

- leading with generosity
- setting boundaries

### Questions to consider

- Is giving better when it is freely chosen?
- Should rewards be deserved or given?

### Another view

It frames giving as control rather than mutual obligation.

## More from Alexander the Great

1. > I do not steal victory

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2. > Nothing is impossible, to him who will try.

[Permalink to quote \#16](https://quotesby.net/Alexander-the-Great/16/ "Permalink to quote 16")
3. > There are no more other worlds to conquer!

[Permalink to quote \#13](https://quotesby.net/Alexander-the-Great/13/ "Permalink to quote 13")

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