A Spartan King’s Opinion on The GREATEST Warrior Virtue

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“The Spartan king Agesilaus was once asked what was the supreme warrior virtue, from which all other virtues derived. He replied, “Contempt for death.” Courage—in particular, stalwartness in the face of death—must be considered the foremost warrior virtue.”

The Warrior Ethos – Steven Pressfield

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