Cleomenes terminated his career of raving cruelty by cutting himself to pieces.

Pausanias seems to have been absolutely insane; he formed a hopeless and profligate scheme; he betrayed it by the ostentation of his behaviour, and the imprudence of his measures; and he alienated, by his insolence, all who might have served or protected him.

Xenophon, a warm admirer of Lacedaemon, furnishes us with the strongest evidence to this effect.
It is impossible not to observe the brutal and senseless fury which characterises almost every Spartan with whom he was connected.

Clearchus nearly lost his life by his cruelty.

Chirisophus deprived his army of the services of a faithful guide by his unreasonable and ferocious severity.