Agesilaus II Quotes

If I have done any honorable exploit, that is my monument; but if I have done none, all your statues will signify nothing.

Agesilaus II

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• If I have done any honorable exploit, that is my monument; but if I have done none, all your statues will signify nothing.

  

  Agesilaus II
  • Monument
  • Exploit
  • Signify