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

Shown on Gold. Printed across the chest.

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

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

$50

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Tee
Color: Gold
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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 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.

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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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