Scanned text contains errors. derogatory to free Greeks and
Macedonians ; and it may be that he was the more open in the
expression of his sentiments, because of the opposite extreme of
supple flattery adopted by his opponent Anaxarchus. When
Alexander was overwhelmed with remorse for the murder of
Cleitus, both these philosophers were sent to console him; but
the suggestions of Callisthenes, though apparently on this
occasion more judicious than usual, were quite eclipsed by the
bold adulation of Anaxarchus, who openly affirmed, that "
whatever kings did, must therefore of necessity be lawful and
just." Several anecdotes are recorded by Arriari and Plutarch,
illustrative of the freedom of language in which Callisthenes
indulged, and of his coarse and unconciliating
demeanour—qualities which, while they alienated the king from
him and procured him a number of enemies, rendered him also
popular with many who looked on Alexander's innovations with a
jealous eye; and the young men in particular are said to have