Anaximenes was a philosopher famous during his lifetime. He accompanied Alexander the Great in his conquest of Persia. One day, Alexander’s army approached the city where Aniximenes was born. Aniximenes came to Alexander’s tent and Alexander, anticipating what he was about to request, said to Anaximenes: “I swear by the River Styx, I will not grant your request.” Aniximenes coolly responded: “My lord, I want you to destroy my city.” A man of his word, Alexander left the city untouched.
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