Holy shadows of the dead, I am not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate, but the accursed rivalry which brought sister nations and brother people to fight one another. I do not feel happy for this victory of mine. On the contrary, I would be glad, brothers, if I had all of you standing here next to me, since we are united by the same language, the same blood and the same visions.

[Addressing the dead Hellenes of the Battle of Chaeronea]

Alexander the Great

Tag: war death fight victory happy greek greece remorse battle regret bitter cruel rivalry united

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If you are bitter, that means they got the best of you. If they got the best of you, that means they won.

Ziad K. Abdelnour

Tag: best bitter won

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Must’ve been hard on your mom,” Frank said. “I guess we’ll do anything for someone we love.”
Hazel squeezed his hand appreciatively. Nico stared at the cobblestones. “Yeah,” he said bitterly. “I guess we will.

Rick Riordan

Tag: love sadness loneliness bitter

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