Quotes about Defense

There are some authors who contend that meanings and values are "nothing but defense mechanisms, reaction formations and sublimations." But as for myself, I would not be willing to live merely for the sake of my "defense mechanisms," nor would I be ready to die merely for the sake of my "reaction formations.

War presents itself as necessary for self-protection, when in fact it is necessary for self-identification.

There's every reason to believe there will be further attacks attempted against the United States. For us to spend so much time patting ourselves on the back because we got bin Laden that we miss the next attack would be a terrible tragedy.

I've pushed several women in front of violent situations. My rule is save myself first.

One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them.

If nobody will be so kind as to become my foe, I shall need no more fleets nor armies, and shall be forced to reduce my taxes.

Even as an adult, as I tried to sleep, my mind was conditioned to stay in a constant state of arousal, prepared for attack.

Women defend themselves by attacking, just as they attack by sudden and strange surrenders.

The most basic duty of government is to defend the lives of its own citizens. Any government that fails to do so is a government unworthy to lead.

We'll uphold our treaty obligations, including the mutual defense agreement that is NATO.

Self-righteousness is your own personal defense attorney.

I think I'm a good offensive player, good defensive player. I do it on both ends of the floor.