There Is no Royal Road to Knowledge

This story is applicable to everyone. It teaches how to became sophisticated and intelligent from a historic example. Alexander the Great was a prince and a king. But, regardless of his status he worked much harder than his commoners did. He studied seriously, developed great desire for knowledge, was avid reader, loved philosophy, science, art, and debates. During his short life (he died at age 32) he never lost a battle and concurred the world. How and why people in Ancient civilizations were so sophisticated and brilliant? Please read the story.