I've been looking for a while, specifically for something for Herodotus however I can't find any specific quote straight from him or source. Any help as to where I can find one ASAP is greatly appreciated.
The defeat of Xerxes' fleet at Salamis is described in Herodotos book 8, specifically 8.83-95. The defeat of his army at Plataia and Mykale is the subject of book 9. There is a great deal of text, so it would help if you could say specifically what sort of quote you're looking for.