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>>6990167
Caesar felt this exact way when he looked back at Alexander, he actually broke down into tears in Iberia on one occasion I believe, because he felt he'd accomplished nothing in his life compared to his predecessor. The guy was 51 when he crossed the Rubicon.

But let's remember, Alexander was born into power, and an xbox huge army his father had spoiled with him. Caesar had to work his way up.

But Caesar was also born into nobility, in a culture far more conducive to producing great men than any modern society.

True achievement begins with becoming superior to your former self. Gauging yourself by the lives of those who came before is unhealthy.