And here it is, the final art print in my series based on the epigraphs from Destined! This quote was from Book 6 – Cursed: Briar Rose’s Story, my Sleeping Beauty retelling.
You can read the full story of Themistocles in Plutarch’s Lives on Project Gutenberg. Here’s my short and sweet summary: Themistocles was arguing that the Greek army should not flee but stay, and his opponent, the admiral of the navy, was so annoyed that he lifted his staff to strike him. Themistocles uttered the famous words, “Strike, if you will, but listen,” and his opponent was so surprised he actually did listen.
I chose this quote for the epigraph of Cursed because I felt like Bri was a kindred spirit of Themistocles – someone who is unafraid to suffer for her convictions, and who can even make those around her stronger with her own unwavering strength and courage.
Why not print it out and put it up somewhere you need a reminder to stand firm in the face of opposition? May we all be willing to suffer for our convictions, and may we hold good and true convictions worth suffering for.
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Modern poster mockup by Anthony Boyd Graphics