Quotes from Gates of Fire — Steven Pressfield
born 1943 United States
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You have never tasted freedom friend, or you would know it is purchased not with gold, but steel.
Gates of Fire (1998)
If you think this is funny, wait 'till you get into combat. You'll think that's hysterical!
Gates of Fire (1998)
I believe him, Dienekes. He's so fucking stupid, this is just the way he would skrew it up.
Gates of Fire (1998)
Why have I nominated you, lady, to bear up beneath this most terrible of trials, you and your sisters of the Three Hundred? Because you can.
Gates of Fire (1998)
Do you love your country? [...] This man, with his life, has preserved it. Bear him with honor.
Gates of Fire (1998)
I have always found the spear to be a rather inelegant weapon
Gates of Fire (1998)