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What was Leonidas I's famous quote?

  • "Come and take them"

  • "Victory or death"

  • "No retreat, no surrender"

  • "For Sparta"

Answer

"Come and take them" was the defiant response of Leonidas I, the Spartan king, to the Persian demand to surrender their weapons at the Battle of Thermopylae. This phrase embodies the Spartans' unwavering determination and their willingness to fight to the death for their freedom and independence. It has become a timeless symbol of courage and defiance in the face of overwhelming odds.
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