Theodoros Kolokotronis quotes

Theodoros Kolokotronis was a Greek general and prominent leader of the Greek War of Independence. His strategic skills and charismatic leadership played a crucial role in the struggle against Ottoman rule. He is celebrated as a national hero in Greece and a symbol of freedom. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Fire and Axe to those who submit!

Theodoros Kolokotronis

It was not until our rising that all the Greeks were brought into communication. There were men who knew of no place beyond a mile of their own locality.

Theodoros Kolokotronis

Greeks, God has signed our Liberty and will not go back on his promise.

Theodoros Kolokotronis

I was born in 1770, on April the 3rd, on the Easter Monday. The rebellion in the Peloponnese broke out in 1769. I was born under a tree on a mountain called Ramovouni, situated in old Messenia.

Theodoros Kolokotronis

He was the God of War.

Theodoros Kolokotronis

49 years I fight for the Fatherland.

Theodoros Kolokotronis

According to my judgement, the French Revolution and the doings of Napoleon opened the eyes of the world. The nations knew nothing before and the people thought that kings were gods upon the earth and that they were bound to say that whatever they did as well done.

Theodoros Kolokotronis