48 Hardcore Facts About Spartans

3. Due to the people of Sparta having a reputation for their blunt and sometimes pithy remarks, the word “laconic” came to, which was named after the region of Greece including Sparta, Laconia. Some believe blunt Laconian speech was a result of a lack of education, arts, and literature, but Socrates rejects this idea and stated Spartans are best educated in philosophy and speaking.

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