Quotes by
Theodoros Kolokotronis |
Θεόδωρος Κολοκοτρώνης, 1770-1843 , Hero of the Greek Revolution
A prominent Greek patriot in the War of Greek Independence (1821–30). His most brilliant action was his part in the defeat of Mahmud Dramali’s Ottoman army in August 1822. He was imprisoned for his defiance of the central government but was later released to help defend the Morea (Peloponnese) against the Egyptian army of Imbrahim pasha.
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Quotations
| • | Our race was crucified many times, but, here we are, still alive. 27 |
| • | Greeks, God has signed our Liberty and will not take his signature back. 18 |
| • | When we revolted, we said first for our Christian Faith and then for the Nation. 13 |
| • | The Greeks are crazy but their God is wise. 12 |
| • | Fire and Axe to those who submit! (during a crucial phase of the Greek Revolution, when Ibrahim Pasha invaded the Morea) 11 |