Who said "In the face of impossible odds, greatness is born."?

This quote is attributed to Themistocles.

In the face of impossible odds, greatness is born. - Themistocles

"In the face of impossible odds, greatness is born."

Themistocles Inspiration

Statesman General Ancient Greece 524–460

"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits."

"The victor will not be asked afterwards whether he told the truth."

"Persuasion is a far more powerful weapon than force."

"Do not despise the enemy that is down, for fortune is fickle."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"