Persian General Quotes in 300 (2006)

King Leonidas: This is where we hold them.

[pause]

King Leonidas: This is where we fight!

[pause]

King Leonidas: And this is where THEY DIE!

Captain: On these shield, boys!

Spartans: AU!

King Leonidas: Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time!

Persian General: [the Persian general advances from the crowd of the Persian warriors on horseback] SPARTANS! Lay down your weapons!

[pause]

King Leonidas: [one of the Spartan men throws a spear directly at the Persian general, killing him; he falls from his horse dead] PERSIANS!

[the Spartans get into their shielding position]

King Leonidas: COME AND GET THEM!

Captain: [the angry Persian soldiers start charging towards the Spartans] HOLD!

King Leonidas: Give them NOTHING! But take from them EVERYTHING!

Captain: STAY READY!

[as the Spartans are surrounded]

Persian General: Leonidas, my compliments and congratulations. You surely have turned calamity to victory. Despite your insufferable arrogance, the god-king has come to admire Spartan valor and fighting skill. You will make a mighty ally.

Ephialtes: Yield, Leonidas! Use your reason! Think of your men! I beg you.

Persian General: Listen to your fellow Greek. He can attest to the divine one's generosity. Despite your several insults, despite your horrid blasphemies, the lord of hosts is prepared to forgive all, and more, to reward your service. You fight for your lands? Keep them! You fight for Sparta? She will be wealthier and more powerful than ever before! You fight for your kingship? You will be proclaimed warlord of all Greece, answerable only to the one true master of the world! Leonidas, your victory will be complete if you but lay down your arms, and kneel to holy Xerxes.