Pataxon men, akouson de

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''Timeless Words'' Series of notebooks

A new series of notebooks inspired by 10 iconic ancient sayings. Each notebook is accompanied by a brief, carefully crafted text in both Greek and English. This series serves as a small companion for reflection, ideal for those seeking daily inspiration. With elegant aesthetics and content that blends knowledge and meaning, these notebooks make a thoughtful gift or a personal reminder that a few words written centuries ago can still hold timeless truths.


«Pataxon men, akouson de / Strike if you will, but hear me»
Themistocles, Athenian politician
(524 BC – 459 BC)

From inside the notebook:
"This plea displays Themistocles’ level-headed and strategic disposition, and how he used both his political and intellectual force to contain a volatile situation. When the obviously irate Spartan naval commander, Eurybiades, threatened to strike him over a dispute about strategy, Themistocles calmly asked the commander to strike, but only after a careful consideration of the arguments he had presented. This stance is not only a paradigm of political strategy but an example of Themistocles’ faith in the value of dialogue and reason..."




ISBN
TIMELESS8

Publications
Fagottobooks

Language
English, Greek

Publication year
2025

Pages
64

Dimensions
13x18

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