Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Melians Quote “It may be your intent to be our masters; how can it be ours to be your slaves?” ~ Melians Melians to Athenians, Peloponnesian War, 431 BC, ref: Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War Defense Ratings and Comments 4 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 11/20/12 True then...True now. 3 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/20/12 A great statement lost on such a large majority of Amerika. 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/20/12 America could use some Spartan-ization, I think. What ever happened to courage? Reply jim k, Austin 4/16/18 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Melians quote is found in these categories: Defense quotes About Melians Bio of Melians Quotations by Melians Books by/about Melians Melians videos Melians on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Melians