Apophthegmata Laconica

Agesilaus the Great was once chosen by lot to be master of ceremonies at an evening party, and, when he was asked by the slave who poured the wine how much wine he should serve to each man, Agesilaus said, If much wine has been provided, as much as each one asks for; but if only a little, then give to all equally.

When a malefactor endured tortures without flinching, Agesilaus said, What an out-and-out