ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Alexander was setting out on his conquest of Asia and he inquired into the finances of his followers. To ensure that they should not be troubled over the welfare of their dependents during their absence, he distributed crown estates and revenues among them. When he had thus disposed of nearly all the royal resources, his friend General Perdiccas asked Alexander what he had reserved for himself. The king answered, “Hope.” Perdiccas replied, “In that case we who share in your labors will also take part in your hopes.” Thereupon he refused the estate allocated to him, and several other of the king’s friends did the same.
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