Ἐλευθεριώτερος Σπάρτης
freer than Sparta
Translated by David Whitehead1 Dec 2002Vetting: high4 revisions
Translation
[sc. A proverb arising] because of the [Spartans'] independent and noble spirit. Hence they did not even surround themselves with walls,1 educated [in this regard?] by laws. Rather, they were not even willing to retreat when defeated in battle, and were not ruled by tyrants.