“With key Greek city-states in submission, Philip II turned to Sparta; he sent them a message: “If I win this war, you will be slaves forever.” In another version, he warned: “You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army into your land, I will destroy your farms, slay your people, and raze your city.” According to both accounts, the Spartans’ laconic reply was one word: “If”. Philip II and Alexander both chose to leave Sparta alone.”
Did he? I’m under the impression that Macedon conquered all of Greece except Sparta —
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_II_of_Macedon#Later_campaigns_(346%E2%80%93336_BC)
“With key Greek city-states in submission, Philip II turned to Sparta; he sent them a message: “If I win this war, you will be slaves forever.” In another version, he warned: “You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army into your land, I will destroy your farms, slay your people, and raze your city.” According to both accounts, the Spartans’ laconic reply was one word: “If”. Philip II and Alexander both chose to leave Sparta alone.”