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ΗΘΟΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΩΙΔΑΙΜΩΝCHARACTER IS FATE.— HERACLITUS · FRAGMENT 121

Shown on Black. Printed across the chest.

ΗΘΟΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΩΙ ΔΑΙΜΩΝ

Character is fate.

Heraclitus, Fragment 121

$48

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Tee
Color: Black
SizeSize guide

Boxy and structured. Between sizes, size up.

Made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–5 business days to arrive. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas.

The source
"Man's character is his fate"

Heraclitus, Fragment 121. Translated by John Burnet, 1920.

Greek: ΗΘΟΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΩΙ ΔΑΙΜΩΝ

Our line is a modern rendering of this public-domain translation.

The marks
  • Our coordinates embroidered on the left sleeve in accent thread
  • The Spartan Surfers helmet printed at the back of the neck
  • Printed inside label with the helmet and coordinates

Accent thread on Black: Orange.

The tee

Cotton Heritage MC1086 Premium Heavyweight

  • 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 6.5 oz
  • Structured regular fit, side-seamed
  • 1x1 rib collar
  • Printed neck label, no scratchy tag
  • Direct-to-garment print, soft hand

Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low or hang dry, do not iron the print.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping to every US address, with tracking.

Misprinted, damaged or defective? Email us within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund you.

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Heraclitus

c. 535–475 BC

Philosopher of Ephesus who taught that everything flows. Only fragments of his book survive.

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