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Spartan sayings are something that have been a part of Western culture since its inception. Most people, whether they know it or not, have used a few of them. There's even a Spartan saying to explain Spartan sayings. It goes something like this: why are Spartan sayings so short? Spartan swords are short too, but they reach their enemy all the same. As Plutarch notes in the book, the relationship between brevity and value runs through Spartan life. Lycurgus weighted the highest currency with least heavy coinage and the heaviest was worth the least. Something to think about. The book starts with profiles of some of the greatest Spartans - similar to Plutarch's Lives - and then the second half is a collection of quotes or anecdotes broken down by who they are attributed to. It's a great source of reference if you ever need an example or a story for something. The quotes from Spartan women are good as well.