But Alexander (I of Macedon), proving himself to be an Argive, was judged to be a Greek; so he contended in the furlong race and ran a dead heat for first place.

Now, that these descendants of Perdiccas are Greeks, as they themselves say, I myself chance to know.

It is the gods' custom to bring low all things of surpassing greatness.

Tell your king (Xerxes), who sent you, how his Greek viceroy (Alexander I) of Macedonia has received you hospitably.