Taught never to retreat, never to surrender. Taught that death on the battlefield in service to Sparta was the greatest glory he could achieve in his life.
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The captain's cries of pain at the loss of his son are more frightening to the enemy than the deepest battle drums. It takes three men to restrain him and bring him back to our own.
King Leonidas : Captain, I leave you in charge.Captain : But, sire...King Leonidas : Relax, old friend. If they assassinate me, all of Sparta goes to war. Pray they're that stupid. Pray we're that lucky.King Leonidas : Besides, there's no reason we can't be civil, is there?Captain : None, sire.
Those behind cry, "FORWARD!" Those in front cry, "BACK!"