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NOTHING IS TOOSMALL TO SURVIVEIF IT DARESTO FIGHT BACK.— BRASIDAS · PLUTARCH, SAYINGS OF SPARTANS, BRASIDAS 1 (219C)

Shown on Black. Printed across the chest.

Nothing is too small to survive if it dares to fight back.

Brasidas, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartans, Brasidas 1 (219c)

$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
"οὐδὲν οὕτως ἔφη μικρόν ἐστιν, ὃ οὐ σῴζεται τολμῶν ἀμύνεσθαι τοὺς ἐπιχειροῦντας."

Brasidas, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartans, Brasidas 1 (219c). Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Greek: Bernardakis 1889 (Teubner) via Perseus; Said after a mouse he caught bit him.

The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.

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

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

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The Spartans

8th–4th century BC

Laconic sayings from Lycurgus, Leonidas, Dienekes and the mothers of Sparta, recorded by Herodotus and Plutarch.

Every line from The Spartans

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