Blot out the sun? Good. We'll fight in the shade.
Dienekes, Herodotus, Histories 7.226
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Shown on Gold. Printed across the chest.
Men of few words need few laws.
Charillus, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartans, Charillus 1 (232b)
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The source
"ὀλίγα λέγουσιν ὀλίγων καὶ νόμων ἐστὶ χρεία"Charillus, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartans, Charillus 1 (232b). Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Greek: Bernardakis 1889 (Teubner) via Perseus.
The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.
The marks
- Our coordinates printed on the left sleeve
- The full-color Spartan Surfers helmet on the right sleeve
Accent color on Gold: Navy.
The tee
Shaka Wear SHMHSS Max Heavyweight
- 7.5 oz 100% USA cotton, made in the USA
- Oversized, relaxed fit with a slight drop shoulder
- Stretch-proof 1 in collar
- Double-needle stitching at neck, sleeves and hem
- Direct-to-garment print
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.
Full shipping and returns policyThe Spartans
8th–4th century BC
Laconic sayings from Lycurgus, Leonidas, Dienekes and the mothers of Sparta, recorded by Herodotus and Plutarch.
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