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ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΠΑΤΗΡSTRIFE IS THE FATHER OF ALL THINGS.— HERACLITUS · FRAGMENT B53 (DIELS-KRANZ)

Shown on Gold. Printed across the chest.

ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ ΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΠΑΤΗΡ

Strife is the father of all things.

Heraclitus, Fragment B53 (Diels-Kranz)

$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
"πόλεμος πάντων μὲν πατήρ ἐστι, πάντων δὲ βασιλεύς"

Heraclitus, Fragment B53 (Diels-Kranz). Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Greek: ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ ΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΠΑΤΗΡ

Greek: Diels-Kranz fragment text via el.wikisource.

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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Heraclitus

c. 535–475 BC

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

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